If you are a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipient living in Michigan, Mississippi, or North Carolina, your Food Stamp payments will continue through March 21, 2025. The maximum benefit amount will be $1,756 for an eight-member household and $292 for a single-person household.
Michigan SNAP Payment Schedule
The State of Michigan distributes SNAP benefits based on the last digit of the recipient’s ID number. Below is the schedule for March 2025:
- March 11: ID ends in 4
- March 13: ID ends in 5
- March 15: ID ends in 6
- March 17: ID ends in 7
- March 19: ID ends in 8
- March 21: ID ends in 9
Recipients should check their ID numbers to determine their exact payment date. Benefits will be loaded onto their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards.
Mississippi SNAP Payment Schedule
Mississippi distributes SNAP benefits according to the last two digits of a recipient’s case number. The schedule is as follows:
- March 10: Case number ending in 35-40
- March 11: Case number ending in 41-46
- March 12: Case number ending in 47-52
- March 13: Case number ending in 53-58
- March 14: Case number ending in 59-64
- March 15: Case number ending in 65-69
- March 16: Case number ending in 70-74
- March 17: Case number ending in 75-79
- March 18: Case number ending in 80-84
- March 19: Case number ending in 85-89
- March 20: Case number ending in 90-94
- March 21: Case number ending in 95-99
North Carolina SNAP Payment Schedule
North Carolina assigns SNAP payment dates based on the last digit of the primary cardholder’s Social Security Number (SSN). The schedule is as follows:
- March 11: SSN ends in 5
- March 13: SSN ends in 6
- March 15: SSN ends in 7
- March 17: SSN ends in 8
- March 19: SSN ends in 9
- March 21: SSN ends in 0
Interesting Facts About SNAP Benefits
- SNAP benefits can be used at approved grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and some online retailers.
- Some states offer “Double Up Food Bucks,” which allow recipients to double the value of their SNAP benefits when buying fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Individuals receiving SNAP may also qualify for additional assistance, such as free or reduced-price school meals for their children.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I check my SNAP balance? You can check your balance by logging into your state’s EBT website, using the EBT mobile app (if available), or calling the number on the back of your EBT card.
2. Can I use SNAP benefits to buy hot or prepared foods? Generally, SNAP benefits cannot be used to purchase hot, prepared foods. However, some states participate in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP), allowing eligible recipients (such as the elderly, disabled, or homeless) to buy hot meals at approved restaurants.
3. What happens if I don’t use all my SNAP benefits in a month? Unused SNAP benefits roll over to the next month. However, if you do not use your benefits for 12 months, they may be removed from your account.
4. Can I transfer my SNAP benefits to another person? No, SNAP benefits are non-transferable and can only be used by the person and household they are assigned to.
5. How do I apply for SNAP benefits? To apply for SNAP, visit your state’s Department of Human Services website or the USDA SNAP application page at https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/.
For more details about SNAP payments and schedules, visit the USDA’s official website: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/monthly-issuance-schedule .