SNAP Payment Schedule for Texas – Upcoming Food Stamp Paydays in September 2024

As September approaches, SNAP recipients in Texas should be aware of the specific dates their benefits will be distributed. The USDA has outlined that Food Stamp payments will be issued based on the last digit of your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number, with different paydays depending on when your household was certified for benefits. If your household was certified before June 1, 2020, your SNAP benefits will be sent out between September 1 and September 15, 2024.

September Payments

The payment schedule is straightforward for those certified before June 1, 2020. The distribution of benefits will be staggered, beginning on September 1. Here’s how the schedule works:

• EDG ends in 0: SNAP benefits will be available on September 1, 2024.
• EDG ends in 1: Your benefits will be deposited on September 3, 2024.
• EDG ends in 2: Expect to receive your SNAP payment on September 5, 2024.
• EDG ends in 3: Benefits will be available on September 6, 2024.
• EDG ends in 4: Your payment will arrive on September 7, 2024.
• EDG ends in 5: Benefits will be available on September 9, 2024.
• EDG ends in 6: Your SNAP payment will be available on September 11, 2024.
• EDG ends in 7: Benefits will be deposited on September 12, 2024.
• EDG ends in 8: Expect your payment on September 13, 2024.
• EDG ends in 9: Benefits will be available on September 15, 2024.

These dates are essential for budgeting your groceries and other essential items throughout the month.

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Mid to Late September

For those whose EDG numbers don’t end in 0-9, or if your certification date was after June 1, 2020, your benefits will arrive later in the month. The distribution continues through September 28, based on a more detailed breakdown of EDG number groupings.

Here’s the complete schedule:

• EDG ends in 00-03 or 54-57: Benefits available on September 16, 2024.
• EDG ends in 04-06 or 58-60: Benefits available on September 17, 2024.
• EDG ends in 07-10 or 61-64: Benefits available on September 18, 2024.
• EDG ends in 11-13 or 65-67: Benefits available on September 19, 2024.
• EDG ends in 14-17 or 68-71: Benefits available on September 20, 2024.
• EDG ends in 18-20 or 72-74: Benefits available on September 21, 2024.
• EDG ends in 21-24 or 75-78: Benefits available on September 22, 2024.
• EDG ends in 25-27 or 79-81: Benefits available on September 23, 2024.
• EDG ends in 28-31 or 82-85: Benefits available on September 24, 2024.
• EDG ends in 32-34 or 86-88: Benefits available on September 25, 2024.
• EDG ends in 35-38 or 89-92: Benefits available on September 26, 2024.
• EDG ends in 39-41, 46-49, or 93-95: Benefits available on September 27, 2024.
• EDG ends in 42-45, 50-53, or 96-99: Benefits available on September 28, 2024.

Maximum SNAP Benefits

Regardless of when your benefits are distributed in September, the maximum amounts remain the same across the board. For individuals, the maximum amount you can receive is $291, with an average benefit around $202, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP). This consistency ensures that all eligible recipients have the necessary support to cover their food needs throughout the month, regardless of their specific payment date.

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Addressing your payment date is crucial to managing your budget effectively. Keep this schedule handy, so you know exactly when to expect your benefits, whether your EDG number falls in the early, mid, or late September distribution window.

FAQs

When will I receive my SNAP benefits in September?

Your SNAP benefits will be deposited based on the last digit of your EDG number, from September 1 through September 28.

How is my SNAP payment date determined?

Your payment date is based on the last digit of your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number.

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What if my EDG number ends in 0-9?

If your EDG number ends in 0-9, you’ll receive your benefits between September 1 and September 15.

How much SNAP benefits can I get?

The maximum benefit for individuals is $291, with an average benefit of $202.

Why does SNAP payment distribution vary?

SNAP payments are staggered to ensure efficient processing and distribution across all eligible recipients.

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