Get Ready for SNAP Benefits: Up to $292 to Be Distributed Soon
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed the schedule for December 2024 SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments. Various states will wrap up issuing payments by December 20, 2024, while others like Florida and Texas will continue through December 28, 2024. Some states, including Michigan, Mississippi, and North Carolina, will complete their payments by December 21. In Missouri and Puerto Rico, SNAP payments will conclude on December 22.
States Finishing SNAP Payments by December 20, 2024
- New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, and Washington will finalize their payments by December 20, 2024. Those eligible in these states should ensure their information is up-to-date to avoid delays.
- Michigan, Mississippi, and North Carolina will complete their payments by December 21.
- Missouri and Puerto Rico will finish issuing payments by December 22.
New Mexico SNAP Payment Schedule
In New Mexico, SNAP payments are issued based on the last two digits of recipients’ Social Security numbers. The payment schedule is as follows:
- December 10: Social Security numbers ending in 05, 25, 45, 65, 85
- December 11: Social Security numbers ending in 16, 36, 56, 76, 96
- December 12: Social Security numbers ending in 06, 26, 46, 66, 86
- December 13: Social Security numbers ending in 17, 37, 57, 77, 97
- December 14: Social Security numbers ending in 07, 27, 47, 67, 87
- December 15: Social Security numbers ending in 18, 38, 58, 78, 98
- December 16: Social Security numbers ending in 08, 28, 48, 68, 88
- December 17: Social Security numbers ending in 19, 39, 59, 79, 99
- December 18: Social Security numbers ending in 09, 29, 49, 69, 89
- December 19: Social Security numbers ending in 10, 30, 50, 70, 90
- December 20: Social Security numbers ending in 00, 20, 40, 60, 80
Ohio SNAP Payment Schedule
Ohio’s payment schedule is based on the last digit of the recipient’s case number:
- December 10: Case number ends in 4
- December 12: Case number ends in 5
- December 14: Case number ends in 6
- December 16: Case number ends in 7
- December 18: Case number ends in 8
- December 20: Case number ends in 9
Tennessee and Washington SNAP Payment Schedules
Tennessee uses the last two digits of the Social Security number to determine SNAP payment dates:
- December 10: Last two digits ending in 45-49
- December 11: Last two digits ending in 50-54
- December 12: Last two digits ending in 55-59
- December 13: Last two digits ending in 60-64
- December 14: Last two digits ending in 65-69
- December 15: Last two digits ending in 70-74
- December 16: Last two digits ending in 75-79
- December 17: Last two digits ending in 80-84
- December 18: Last two digits ending in 85-89
- December 19: Last two digits ending in 90-94
- December 20: Last two digits ending in 95-99
Washington state will issue payments from December 1 to December 20, but the USDA has not clarified the specific schedule for these payments.
Eligible recipients in these states can expect to receive up to $292 for individual benefits, depending on their eligibility and family size. Recipients are advised to check their state’s specific guidelines to ensure timely receipt of benefits.
