The November 2023 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment schedule varies from state to state, and the date on which you’ll receive your benefits depends on the last digit of your case number or another identifier used by your state’s SNAP program. It’s essential to know when your benefits will be available to ensure you can budget and plan your grocery shopping effectively.
Remember that SNAP benefits are intended to supplement your food budget, so it’s important to make wise and nutritious choices when shopping. Consider creating a shopping list and meal plan to make the most of your benefits. Eligible recipients can use their food stamps to buy items such as fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products, cereals, and non-alcoholic beverages. However, they cannot be used for alcohol, tobacco, pet food, or non-food items like cleaning supplies and toiletries.
November 2023 Food Stamps – When Is Your Money Arriving?
SNAP benefits are disbursed to eligible recipients through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. These cards work much like debit cards, allowing users to make purchases of approved food items at authorized retailers.
The funds are loaded onto the EBT card on a monthly basis, usually on a specific day each month, ensuring that individuals and families can access the nutritional support they need to buy groceries. This is the state-by-state list of how the benefits are disbursed on November 2023:
- Alabama: November 4 to 23
- Alaska: November 1
- Arizona: November 1 to 13
- Arkansas: November 4 to 13
- California: November 1 to 10
- Colorado: November 1 to 10
- Connecticut: November 1-3
- Delaware: November 2 to 23
- District of Columbia: November 1-10
- Florida: November 1 to 28
- Georgia: November 5 to 23
- Hawaii: November 3-5
- Idaho: November 1 to 10
- Illinois: November 1 to 10
- Indiana: November 5 to 23
- Iowa: November 1 to 10
- Kansas: November 1 to 10
- Kentucky: November 1 to 19
- Louisiana: November 1 to 23
- Maine: November 10-14
- Maryland: November 4 to 23
- Massachusetts: November 1 to 14
- Michigan: November 3 to 21
- Minnesota: November 4 to 13
- Mississippi: November 4 to 21
- Missouri: November 1 to 22
- Montana: November 2 to 6
- Nebraska: November 1 to 5
- Nevada: November 1 to 10
- New Jersey: November 1-5
- New York: November 1 to 9
- New Hampshire: November 5
- New Mexico: November 1 to 20
- North Carolina: November 3-21
- North Dakota: November 1
- Ohio: November 2-20
- Oklahoma: November 1-10
- Oregon: November 1-9
- Pennsylvania: November 3-14
- Rhode Island: November 1
- South Carolina: November 1-10
- South Dakota: November 10
- Tennessee: November 1 to 20
- Texas: November 1 to 28
- Utah: November 5, 11 and 15
- Vermont: November 1
- Virginia: November 1 to 7
- West Virginia: November 1-9
- Washington: November 1 to 20
- Wisconsin: November 1 to 15
- Wyoming: November 1 to 4
If you have any questions or need further information about SNAP benefits in your state, don’t hesitate to reach out to your local SNAP office or visit the official SNAP website.
Maximum SNAP Benefits You Could Claim
This year, the minimum SNAP benefit remains unchanged at $23, continuing through September 30, 2024. The Maximum Thrifty Food Plan represents the highest level of SNAP benefits a household can obtain. Below, we outline the adjustments to the Maximum Thrifty Food Plan effective until September 30, 2024 (Household size and maximum Thrifty Food Plan allotment):
- 1 person: $291
- 2 people: $535
- 3 people: $766
- 4 people: $973
- 5 people: $1,155
- 6 people: $1,386
- 7 people: $1,532
- 8 people: $1,751
- 9 people: $1,970
- 10 people: $2,189
- Each Additional Member; Add $219