Food Stamps (SNAP) in Florida and Texas: Last Payment Dates and Maximum Benefits

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Last SNAP Benefits Distribution in Florida and Texas

Food Stamps (SNAP) in Florida and Texas: Last Payment Dates and Maximum Benefits. If you are eagerly awaiting your SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payment, there is important information about the last distribution dates in the states of Florida and Texas.

Final SNAP Payments: Florida and Texas

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, is preparing to send out the last SNAP benefits for eligible recipients in the United States.

Distribution Details for Florida and Texas

In particular, these states, Florida and Texas, will be the first to disburse SNAP payments for some beneficiaries in October. It is crucial for these recipients to understand that they will receive their new benefit amounts thanks to the 2024 COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment).

Timing of 2024 COLA Increase

Notably, the Food Stamps program is expeditious in sending the 2024 COLA increase, unlike Social Security benefits, which won’t see an increase until January 2024.

Maximum SNAP Benefits in Florida and Texas

A common question for SNAP recipients is, “What is the maximum amount of benefits I can receive in Florida and Texas?” The answer to this question depends on your family size and the income you receive from other sources.

Family of Four: In both Texas and Florida, a family of four can receive up to $973 in October 2023. For an individual, the maximum benefit is $291, up from $281 in September 2023.
Two-Member Family: A two-member family in these states can collect up to $535, and this amount increases to $766 for a three-member family.
Five-Member Family: For families with five eligible members, the maximum benefit is $1,155. If you have more than eight people in your household, you may receive an additional $219. This means a nine-member family could potentially collect up to $1,970.

Realistic Benefit Amounts

While these are the maximum amounts, it’s essential to note that the average benefit check for a family of six is approximately $1,052, with the largest possible Food Stamps check being $1,386, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP).

Last Distribution Date in October

When can you expect to receive your last SNAP benefits in October in Florida and Texas?

Florida: SNAP benefits will be available on your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card on October 28, 2023. Florida administers these payments based on your case number’s 9th and 8th digits, excluding the 10th digit, which is read backward. If your 9th and 8th digits are 86-88, you’ll receive your benefits on October 25. If they are 89-92, you’ll get your SNAP benefits on October 26, 2023, and so on.
Texas: In Texas, the distribution of SNAP benefits is determined by your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number. If your EDG number ends in 86-88, you can expect your SNAP payment on October 25. For EDG numbers from 89-92, benefits will arrive on October 26, and for numbers in the 93-95 range, the distribution date is October 27. The last check in Texas on October 28 will be for those whose EDG number ends in 96-99.