The USDA has officially announced the September SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payment schedule, bringing essential updates for millions of recipients across the United States, including territories such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. As we approach September 2024, it’s important to understand when you can expect your benefits and how the maximum allotments vary depending on your location.
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September SNAP Payment Schedule
The timing of SNAP benefits reloads varies by state and territory. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of when you can expect your EBT card to be loaded in September 2024:
September 1 Only:
- Alaska
- North Dakota
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
September 1 through 3:
- Connecticut
September 1 through 4:
- Wyoming
September 1 through 5:
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
September 1 through 9:
- New York
- Oregon
- West Virginia
September 1 through 10:
- California
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Nevada
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
September 1 through 13:
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Minnesota
September 1 through 14:
- Maine
- Massachusetts
September 1 through 15:
- Wisconsin
September 1 through 19:
- Kentucky
September 1 through 20:
- New Mexico
- Tennessee
- Washington
September 1 through 22:
- Missouri
September 1 through 23:
- Alabama
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maryland
September 1 through 28:
- Florida
- Texas
September 2 through 6:
- Montana
September 2 through 20:
- Ohio
September 3 through 5:
- Hawaii
September 3 through 21:
- Michigan
- North Carolina
September 4 through 13:
- Arkansas
- Minnesota
September 4 through 21:
- Mississippi
September 5 Only:
- New Hampshire
September 5, 11, and 15:
- Utah
September 10 Only:
- South Dakota
Over the First 10 Business Days:
- Pennsylvania
Maximum SNAP Benefits for September 2024
Starting October 1, 2023, there will be changes to the maximum SNAP benefits for fiscal year 2024. For a family of four, the benefits will be as follows:
- 48 Contiguous States & Washington D.C.: $973 per month
- Alaska: Ranges from $1,248 to $1,937, depending on the area
- Guam: $1,434
- U.S. Virgin Islands: $1,251
- Hawaii: $1,759 (Decreased)
For smaller households, the maximum benefit for one individual in the 48 states will be $291, with the minimum benefit remaining at $23.
Payment Dates for U.S. Territories
For those living in U.S. territories, here’s when you can expect your SNAP benefits in September:
- Guam: September 1-10
- Puerto Rico: September 4-22
- District of Columbia: September 1-10
- U.S. Virgin Islands: September 1
Planning and Preparing for Your Benefits
With the September payment schedule and maximum benefits outlined, it’s essential to stay informed about your EBT card reload dates. While the increase in allotments across the states is a positive change, the full impact won’t be realized until October 2024. Be sure to monitor your state’s schedule and plan your purchases to maximize the benefits you receive.
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By staying updated on these details, you can better manage your food budget and make the most of your SNAP benefits in the coming month.