SNAP Update: 2 States Delay New Food Stamps Until February 5, 2025

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Starting February 5, SNAP benefits will begin rolling out in Indiana and Georgia. Although SNAP is a federal program, each state organizes its payment schedule differently—with Indiana basing dates on the first letter of your last name and Georgia on the last two digits of your ID number.

Indiana SNAP Payment Schedule

In Indiana, there are 10 distinct payment dates stretching from February 5 to February 23. Here’s how the schedule breaks down by the first letter of your last name:

  • A or B: Benefits loaded on February 5
  • C or D: Benefits loaded on February 7
  • E, F, or G: Benefits loaded on February 9
  • H or I: Benefits loaded on February 11
  • J, K, or L: Benefits loaded on February 13
  • M or N: Benefits loaded on February 15
  • O, P, Q, or R: Benefits loaded on February 17
  • S: Benefits loaded on February 19
  • T, U, or V: Benefits loaded on February 21
  • W, X, Y, or Z: Benefits loaded on February 23

Georgia SNAP Payment Schedule

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Similarly, in Georgia, the SNAP benefits are scheduled between February 5 and February 23. However, the release dates are determined by the last two digits of your ID number:

  • ID ending in 00-09: Benefits on February 5
  • ID ending in 10-19: Benefits on February 7
  • ID ending in 20-29: Benefits on February 9
  • ID ending in 30-39: Benefits on February 11
  • ID ending in 40-49: Benefits on February 13
  • ID ending in 50-59: Benefits on February 15
  • ID ending in 60-69: Benefits on February 17
  • ID ending in 70-79: Benefits on February 19
  • ID ending in 80-89: Benefits on February 21
  • ID ending in 90-99: Benefits on February 23

Maximum Benefit Amounts

The maximum SNAP benefit you can receive in either Indiana or Georgia depends on your household size. For instance:

  • A household of 2 can receive up to $536.
  • A household of 4 may receive up to $975.
  • A household of 8 could be eligible for up to $1,756.

These figures reflect the maximum amounts set for households in these states, so be sure to check your specific eligibility based on your household size.

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Each state tailors its distribution method according to its administrative needs, so while the overall program is federal, details such as payment dates and the method of determining eligibility can vary. For further information or any updates, check with your state’s SNAP office or visit their official website.

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