Single Parent ALERT – SNAP Food Payment Schedule in Montgomery Rolled Out Now

Race Day Live (Montgomery, AL) –  Single parents in Montgomery who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance can expect their benefits to be distributed based on the usual monthly schedule. Payments are issued according to the last digit of the recipient’s Social Security Number (SSN).

How Much Will You Receive?

The amount of SNAP benefits you receive depends on your household size, income, and expenses. For single parents, the monthly allotments for January 2025 are estimated as follows:

• 1 Parent, 1 Child: Up to $459
• 1 Parent, 2 Children: Up to $658
• 1 Parent, 3 Children: Up to $835
• 1 Parent, 4 Children: Up to $992

To maximize your benefits, ensure your information is updated with the local SNAP office.

Payment Schedule

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How to Use Your Benefits

SNAP benefits are loaded onto an EBT card, which works like a debit card and can be used to purchase groceries at participating stores. Look for the “SNAP/EBT” sign at checkout.

Things You Can Buy With SNAP Benefits 

Families can use SNAP benefits to buy –

• Fruits and vegetables;
• Meat, poultry, and fish
• Dairy products
• Loaves of bread and cereals
• Other foods such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages
• Seeds and plants, which produce food for the household to eat

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Things You CANNOT Buy With SNAP Benefits 

Families cannot use SNAP benefits to buy nonfood items such as:

• Beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes, or tobacco
• Vitamins, medicines, and supplements.
  • If an item has a Supplement Facts label, it is considered a supplement and is not eligible for SNAP purchase.
• Live animals (except shellfish, fish removed from the water, and animals slaughtered prior to pick-up from the store).
• Prepared Foods fit for immediate consumption
• Hot foods
• Any nonfood items such as Pet foods Cleaning supplies, paper products, and other household supplies, hygiene items, cosmetics

Need Assistance?

If you have questions about your SNAP benefits or the payment schedule, contact the Montgomery Department of Human Resources (DHR) at (XXX) XXX-XXXX or visit their website for detailed information.

By staying informed about your SNAP benefits, you can better plan your grocery shopping and ensure your family has the support they need.

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