January SNAP Payments Nearing Completion Across U.S.

Different States Follow Unique Schedules for Disbursement Based on Various Factors

SNAP payments for January are wrapping up across the United States, with different states having different schedules based on factors such as case numbers, Social Security numbers, and last names.
In New Mexico, SNAP payments are sent out from the 1st to the 20th of the month, with the exact day based on the last two digits of a beneficiary's Social Security number.
Montana distributes SNAP payments over five days each month, with January's payments concluding on January 6th.
The amount households receive from SNAP depends on household size, income limits, and additional assets, with a maximum payment of $1,751 for a household of eight.
SNAP benefits are loaded onto an electronic benefits transfer card every month, and recipients can use the card at grocery stores to purchase eligible food products.