Receive Up to $1,756 in SNAP Benefits: Single Payment Date States Revealed
SNAP benefits for December 2024 will be distributed across the United States from December 1 through December 28. However, payment schedules vary by state, with some issuing benefits on a single day and others spreading payments across multiple dates.
States with a Single SNAP Payday
Some states and territories simplify their process by issuing benefits on one day. For December 2024, Alaska, Vermont, Rhode Island, North Dakota, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will deliver all SNAP payments on December 1.
SNAP Payment Amounts in These States
Alaska offers the highest benefits due to elevated living costs.
- Individual benefits in Alaska: Range from $377 (urban areas) to $586 (Rural 2 areas).
- Maximum benefits for a family of 8 in Rural 2: $3,516.
In the contiguous 48 states and other territories, maximum SNAP benefits are as follows:
- $292 for an individual
- $536 for a household of 2
- $768 for a household of 3
- $975 for a household of 4
- $1,158 for a household of 5
- $1,390 for a household of 6
- $1,536 for a household of 7
- $1,756 for a household of 8
- Additional members: Add $220 per person
States with Staggered SNAP Payment Schedules
For states and territories issuing payments on multiple dates, here’s the breakdown:
- Alabama: December 4 – 23
- Arizona: December 1 – 13
- Arkansas: December 4 – 13
- California: December 1 – 10
- Colorado: December 1 – 10
- Connecticut: December 1 – 3
- Delaware: December 2 – 23
- Florida: December 1 – 28
- Georgia: December 5 – 23
- Hawaii: December 3 – 5
- Idaho: December 1 – 10
- Illinois: December 1 – 10
- Indiana: December 5 – 23
- Iowa: December 1 – 10
- Kansas: December 1 – 10
- Kentucky: December 1 – 19
- Louisiana: December 1 – 23
- Maine: December 10 – 14
- Maryland: December 4 – 23
- Massachusetts: December 1 – 14
- Michigan: December 3 – 21
- Minnesota: December 4 – 13
- Mississippi: December 4 – 21
- Missouri: December 1 – 22
- Montana: December 2 – 6
- Nebraska: December 1 – 5
- Nevada: December 1 – 10
- New Hampshire: December 5
- New Jersey: December 1 – 5
- New Mexico: December 1 – 20
- New York: December 1 – 9
- North Carolina: December 3 – 21
- Ohio: December 2 – 20
- Oklahoma: December 1 – 10
- Oregon: December 1 – 9
- Pennsylvania: First 10 business days of December
- South Carolina: December 1 – 10
- South Dakota: December 10
- Tennessee: December 1 – 20
- Texas: December 1 – 28
- Utah: December 5, 11, and 15
- Virginia: December 1 – 7
- Washington: December 1 – 20
- West Virginia: December 1 – 9
- Wisconsin: December 1 – 15
- Wyoming: December 1 – 4
- Guam: December 1 – 10
- Puerto Rico: December 4 – 22
- District of Columbia: December 1 – 10
Plan Accordingly
SNAP beneficiaries should check their state’s payment schedule and ensure their eligibility to receive benefits on time. For specific details about your state or territory, contact your local SNAP office or visit their official website.
