On Election Day, November 5, 2024, certain states will issue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments to eligible recipients.
SNAP benefits, also known as Food Stamps, are distributed according to each state’s unique payment schedule, and many states will issue these benefits on or around Election Day.
Here’s a breakdown of which states are sending SNAP benefits on Election Day or close to it, including those that may begin issuing payments on November 5 but continue through the rest of the month.
SNAP Payment Schedule on Election Day
Several states will start distributing SNAP benefits on Election Day, November 5, while others may continue disbursements for a period after this date:
- Georgia: November 5 to 23
- Indiana: November 5 to 23
- Utah: November 5, 11, and 15
- New Hampshire: November 5
These states are the only ones issuing SNAP benefits specifically beginning on Election Day. If you reside in one of these areas, expect your benefits to arrive on November 5 or shortly after.
States with SNAP Payments Around Election Day (November 5)
These states will be distributing SNAP benefits either starting on or just before Election Day, with payments continuing after November 5:
- Alabama: November 4 to 23
- Arkansas: November 4 to 13
- Delaware: November 2 to 23
- Florida: November 1 to 28
- Hawaii: November 3 to 5
- Kentucky: November 1 to 19
- Louisiana: November 1 to 23
- Maryland: November 4 to 23
- Michigan: November 3 to 21
- Minnesota: November 4 to 13
- Mississippi: November 4 to 21
- Montana: November 2 to 6
- Nebraska: November 1 to 5
- New Jersey: November 1 to 5
- Puerto Rico: November 4 to 22
Recipients in these states can anticipate receiving their benefits sometime between these scheduled dates.
States Issuing SNAP Payments in Early November
In some states, SNAP benefits are distributed on the first day of the month or across the first week. These states include:
- Alaska, Vermont, Rhode Island, North Dakota, and the U.S. Virgin Islands: All payments were issued on November 1, meaning SNAP benefits are already delivered for these states.
- Wyoming: Benefits distributed from November 1 to 4.
SNAP Benefit Increase Due to 2025 COLA
As of October 1, 2024, all SNAP benefits include the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), providing a modest increase in the monthly payment amount for eligible recipients.
This adjustment aims to address inflation and provide more purchasing power to SNAP recipients nationwide.
SNAP Payment Schedule Overview
Here’s a quick reference guide to the payment dates in several other states:
| State | Payment Dates in November |
|---|---|
| California | November 1 to 10 |
| Colorado | November 1 to 10 |
| Illinois | November 1 to 10 |
| Massachusetts | November 1 to 14 |
| Nevada | November 1 to 10 |
| New York | November 1 to 9 |
| North Carolina | November 3 to 21 |
| Ohio | November 2 to 20 |
| Texas | November 1 to 28 |
| Virginia | November 1 to 7 |
| Washington | November 1 to 20 |
| West Virginia | November 1 to 9 |
This schedule helps recipients plan for when their benefits will arrive, ensuring access to essential groceries and household supplies without disruption.
