By Raúl Rodríguez Cota
04 Feb 2024, 15:42 PM EST
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) began distributing benefits in several states.
As of today, February 4, Alabama and Arkansas are two of the states that began delivering these essential benefits.
In Alabama, payments are organized by the last two digits of the recipients’ case number, while in Arkansas the Social Security number (SSN) is used to determine payment dates.
In Arkansas, the distribution of food stamps will be extended for 8 days, and in Alabama, until February 23.
In Alabama, people receiving SNAP aid whose case numbers end between 00 and 04 will get their money on February 4. This process continues in an orderly manner until reaching people whose case numbers end between 95 and 99, who will receive their benefits on February 23.
In Arkansas, distribution is based on the last digit of the SSN, beginning with those ending in 0 or 1 on February 4, and continuing sequentially to those whose numbers end in 9, who will receive their benefits on February 12.
SNAP amounts vary depending on each beneficiary’s income and personal circumstances, but there are set maximum payments.
For example, a single person can receive up to $291, while a family of two could receive up to $535.
The amounts increase with the number of family members, reaching up to $1,751 for a family of eight.
It is important to keep in mind that these are the maximum amounts, and average payments are usually lower, depending on the financial situation and resources of each beneficiary.
The SNAP program is essential to ensuring that the most vulnerable citizens have access to adequate food, offering vital support in times of need.
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