Food Stamps Payments of Up to $292 to Be Issued by December 20
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed the distribution timeline for December SNAP payments. While some states will complete their payments by December 20, others, such as Florida and Texas, will continue issuing benefits through December 28. In contrast, some payments won’t arrive until January 2025.
Here’s a breakdown of the states completing their SNAP distributions and the specific payment schedules.
States Concluding SNAP Payments by December 20
New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, and Washington are set to finish issuing SNAP payments on December 20, 2024. Eligible individuals can receive up to $292 in benefits, with payments distributed based on the schedule determined by each state.
- Michigan, Mississippi, and North Carolina: Payments will continue through December 21.
- Missouri and Puerto Rico: The final date for food stamp distributions is December 22.
New Mexico SNAP Payment Schedule
In New Mexico, payment dates are determined by the last two digits of recipients’ Social Security numbers:
- December 10: SSN ending in 05, 25, 45, 65, 85
- December 11: SSN ending in 16, 36, 56, 76, 96
- December 12: SSN ending in 06, 26, 46, 66, 86
- December 13: SSN ending in 17, 37, 57, 77, 97
- December 14: SSN ending in 07, 27, 47, 67, 87
- December 15: SSN ending in 18, 38, 58, 78, 98
- December 16: SSN ending in 08, 28, 48, 68, 88
- December 17: SSN ending in 19, 39, 59, 79, 99
- December 18: SSN ending in 09, 29, 49, 69, 89
- December 19: SSN ending in 10, 30, 50, 70, 90
- December 20: SSN ending in 00, 20, 40, 60, 80
Ohio SNAP Payment Schedule
In Ohio, payment dates are tied to the last digit of a 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
SNAP Payments in Tennessee
Tennessee bases its distribution on the last two digits of recipients’ Social Security numbers:
- December 10: SSN ends in 45-49
- December 11: SSN ends in 50-54
- December 12: SSN ends in 55-59
- December 13: SSN ends in 60-64
- December 14: SSN ends in 65-69
- December 15: SSN ends in 70-74
- December 16: SSN ends in 75-79
- December 17: SSN ends in 80-84
- December 18: SSN ends in 85-89
- December 19: SSN ends in 90-94
- December 20: SSN ends in 95-99
Washington SNAP Distribution
In Washington, benefits will be distributed between December 1 and December 20. However, the USDA has not provided a detailed breakdown of payment schedules for this state.
Stay Informed
If you are awaiting SNAP benefits, review the specific guidelines for your state to ensure you receive your payment on time. For more information, visit your state’s SNAP website or contact their assistance hotline.
