The USDA and Food and Nutrition Service have finalized the February 2024 SNAP payment details for recipients across the United States. It’s important to note that residents of Alaska and Hawaii will receive higher payments due to the increased cost of living and inflation in these areas. Additionally, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands will also see larger payments for similar reasons.
For most of the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, the maximum SNAP benefit for a single person in February 2024 will be $292. Thanks to the 2025 COLA increase, this amount is slightly higher than the September 2024 figures. In Alaska (Rural 2), beneficiaries can access up to $586 for a single person.
February 2024 SNAP Payment Schedule
Please note that not all states will begin issuing payments on February 1st. In fact, some states will have later payment dates. For example, South Dakota’s payments will not be available until February 10th, and that will be the only distribution day for the month.
Here is the payment schedule by state for February 2024:
- Alabama: February 4-23
- Alaska: February 1
- Arizona: February 1-13
- Arkansas: February 4-13
- California: February 1-10
- Colorado: February 1-10
- Connecticut: February 1-3
- Delaware: February 2-23
- Florida: February 1-28
- Georgia: February 5-23
- Hawaii: February 3-5
- Idaho: February 1-10
- Illinois: February 1-10
- Indiana: February 5-23
- Iowa: February 1-10
- Kansas: February 1-10
- Kentucky: February 1-19
- Louisiana: February 1-23
- Maine: February 10-14
- Maryland: February 4-23
- Massachusetts: February 1-14
- Michigan: February 3-21
- Minnesota: February 4-13
- Mississippi: February 4-21
- Missouri: February 1-22
- Montana: February 2-6
- Nebraska: February 1-5
- Nevada: February 1-10
- New Hampshire: February 5
- New Jersey: February 1-5
- New Mexico: February 1-20
- New York: February 1-9
- North Carolina: February 3-21
- North Dakota: February 1
- Ohio: February 2-20
- Oklahoma: February 1-10
- Oregon: February 1-9
- Pennsylvania: The first 10 business days of February
- Rhode Island: February 1
- South Carolina: February 1-10
- South Dakota: February 10
- Tennessee: February 1-20
- Texas: February 1-28
- Utah: February 15
- Vermont: February 1
- Virginia: February 1-7
- Washington: February 1-20
- West Virginia: February 1-9
- Wisconsin: February 1-15
- Wyoming: February 1-4
- Guam: February 1-10
- Puerto Rico: February 4-22
- District of Columbia: February 1-10
- U.S. Virgin Islands: February 1
What if My SNAP Payments Are Ending Soon?
If you’re approaching the end of your SNAP benefits, it’s essential to recertify in order to continue receiving assistance. If you haven’t received a recertification packet, reach out to your local SNAP office as you will need to submit a renewal application and attend an interview.
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Additionally, if you are an Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD), you must meet specific work requirements to maintain eligibility. This includes working a minimum of 80 hours per month unless you qualify for an exemption.
If you have not yet applied for SNAP benefits, you can submit your application online for the state where you currently reside.
