According to Vibes.okdiario , The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the December distribution schedule for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. While many states will complete their payments by December 20, others, including Florida and Texas, will continue issuing benefits through December 28. Some states will not deliver payments until January 2025.
States Concluding SNAP Payments by December 20
The following states will finish distributing SNAP benefits by December 20, 2024:
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- Tennessee
- Washington
For individuals in these states, there are only ten days left to receive up to $292 in benefits. Michigan, Mississippi, and North Carolina will complete payments by December 21, while Missouri and Puerto Rico will finish by December 22.
SNAP Payment Schedules by State
New Mexico
In New Mexico, payment dates depend on the last two digits of recipients’ Social Security numbers:
- December 10: SSNs ending in 05, 25, 45, 65, 85
- December 11: SSNs ending in 16, 36, 56, 76, 96
- December 12: SSNs ending in 06, 26, 46, 66, 86
- December 13: SSNs ending in 17, 37, 57, 77, 97
- December 14: SSNs ending in 07, 27, 47, 67, 87
- December 15: SSNs ending in 18, 38, 58, 78, 98
- December 16: SSNs ending in 08, 28, 48, 68, 88
- December 17: SSNs ending in 19, 39, 59, 79, 99
- December 18: SSNs ending in 09, 29, 49, 69, 89
- December 19: SSNs ending in 10, 30, 50, 70, 90
- December 20: SSNs ending in 00, 20, 40, 60, 80
Ohio
Ohio’s SNAP payment schedule is based on the last digit of recipients’ case numbers:
- December 10: Case numbers ending in 4
- December 12: Case numbers ending in 5
- December 14: Case numbers ending in 6
- December 16: Case numbers ending in 7
- December 18: Case numbers ending in 8
- December 20: Case numbers ending in 9
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Tennessee
Tennessee distributes benefits according to the last two digits of recipients’ Social Security numbers:
- December 10: SSNs ending in 45-49
- December 11: SSNs ending in 50-54
- December 12: SSNs ending in 55-59
- December 13: SSNs ending in 60-64
- December 14: SSNs ending in 65-69
- December 15: SSNs ending in 70-74
- December 16: SSNs ending in 75-79
- December 17: SSNs ending in 80-84
- December 18: SSNs ending in 85-89
- December 19: SSNs ending in 90-94
- December 20: SSNs ending in 95-99
Washington
Washington will distribute benefits between December 1 and December 20, though specific distribution details have not been outlined by the USDA.
Key Dates in Other States
- Michigan, Mississippi, and North Carolina: SNAP payments conclude by December 21.
- Missouri and Puerto Rico: Payments finish by December 22.
Important Reminders
SNAP benefits are crucial for ensuring food security for eligible individuals and families. If you are a recipient in any of the states mentioned, ensure your payment schedule aligns with the appropriate dates. For additional assistance or questions, contact your local SNAP office.