Still waiting for your November SNAP payment? Here’s where you can expect benefits of up to $1,756 this month
Some states are still in the process of distributing SNAP benefits for November. Here’s everything you need to know.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, continues to issue benefits in several states across the U.S.
SNAP provides financial assistance to low-income families for purchasing eligible food items using an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which functions like a debit card for groceries at approved stores.
How Much Money Does SNAP Send Each Month?
The amount a household receives from SNAP depends on various factors, such as the size of the household, its gross and net income, and other eligibility criteria.
From now until October 1 of next year, the maximum benefit amounts for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia are as follows:
- 1 household member: $292 dollars
- 2 members: $536
- 3 members: $768
- 4 members: $975
- 5 members: $1,158
- 6 members: $1,390
- 7 members: $1,536
- 8 members: $1,756
- Member additional: +$220
In Alaska, the maximum benefits for a family of four range between $1,258 and $1,953, while in Hawaii, the maximum amount for a family of four is $1,723.
For the 48 contiguous states and D.C., the minimum monthly benefit is still $23. In Alaska, the minimum ranges between $30 and $47, and in Hawaii, it’s $41. You can check full payment tables and get more details on SNAP benefit increases here.
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Which States Are Still Issuing SNAP Payments in November?
Here’s the full list of states where SNAP benefits are still being distributed in November:
- Alabama: Nov. 4-23
- North Carolina: Nov. 3-21
- Delaware: Nov. 2-23
- Florida: Nov. 1-28
- Georgia: Nov. 5-23
- Illinois: Nov. 1-10 and older cases Nov. 1-20
- Louisiana: Nov. 1-23
- Maryland: Nov. 4-23
- Michigan: Nov. 3-21 November
- Mississippi: November 4-21
- Missouri: November 1-22
- New Mexico: November 1-20
- Ohio: November 2-20
- Tennessee: November 1-20
- Texas: November 1-28
- Washington: November 1-20
What Can You Buy with Your EBT Card?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service, you can use your EBT card at any store that accepts SNAP benefits to buy most household food items, including:
- Fruits and vegetables
- Meat, poultry, and fish
- Dairy products
- Breads and cereals;
- Other foods such as snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- Seeds and plants, which produce food for the home
However, there are restrictions on what you can buy. SNAP benefits cannot be used to purchase:
- Alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, and liquor
- Cigarettes or tobacco
- Vitamins, medicine, and supplements
- Live animals
- Hot foods at the point of sale
- Non-food items
Be sure to check out the list of approved stores in your state where EBT cards are accepted.
Make sure to check the dates and eligibility for your state’s SNAP payment schedule, and remember that SNAP benefits are a vital support for many families.
Original article written by Corina Gonzáléz, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Greg Heilman.
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