SNAP Payments Begin in October Across Select States, Food Stamp Checks Reach Up to $1,756

Some states began issuing SNAP benefits to eligible beneficiaries on October 1. However, not all of them began on that day, and a handful will start delivering Food Stamps on October 4.

According to the USDA and the Food and Nutrition Service, Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, Minnesota, and Mississippi will begin providing SNAP benefits on April 4th in the United States.

Eligibility for October SNAP assistance payments in Alabama and Arkansas

Alabama will be providing Food Stamps from October 4th to October 23rd. To determine when your payment is due, check the last two digits of your SNAP case number. For example, if your case number is 00-04, your payment will appear on your EBT card on October 4.

Apart from Alabama, Arkansas will also begin delivering Food Stamps on October 4. However, the State of Arkansas will only send SNAP benefits through October 13th. In addition, you will need to verify your Social Security Number. If your SSN ends in 0 or 1, you will receive Food Stamps on October 4.

The maximum amount an individual can get is $292 following the 2025 COLA hike. Families of four can earn up to $975, while children aged eight and up can receive up to $1,756. These maximum amounts are the same across the 48 contiguous states.

Eligibility for October SNAP assistance payments in Maryland, Minnesota, and Mississippi

Maryland will be delivering SNAP benefits from October 4 until October 23. According to the USDA, this state uses the first three letters of your last name. For example, if the first three letters of your last name fall between AAA and BAO, your Food Stamps will be mailed on October 4.

Those living in Minnesota should check their case numbers. If it finishes in 4, your Food Stamps will be added to your EBT card on October 4. If it ends in one on the eleventh, it will be zero on the tenth.

Finally, SNAP payouts in Mississippi. Even if they begin on October 4, checks will be issued until October 21, 2024. The USDA advises you should look at the final two digits of your case. Those with numbers ending in 00-04 will receive money on October 4.

How can I find out my SNAP case number and payment date?

To verify your SNAP case number to discover when you will be reimbursed, follow these steps:

• Locate the final digit of your SNAP case number. This will help you determine when your benefits will be accessible each month.
• Check out the SNAP payment schedule for your state. It displays the dates when benefits are deposited depending on the final digit of your case number.
• If you are new to SNAP, you will be notified of your payment dates once your eligibility and benefits have been authorized. You can also contact your state’s SNAP customer care around 6 days before the first of the month to confirm your deposit date.

If you do not receive your benefits by the predicted date, there may be a problem with your case. Here are some common reasons:

• Missing or incomplete documents.
• A shift in your household environment.
• A missed recertification deadline.
• If you believe there is an issue with your payment, contact your local SNAP office.

Once accepted, your SNAP benefits will be placed onto an EBT card monthly. This card functions similarly to a debit card when purchasing qualified foods. The amount you receive is determined by your household size and income.