December 2024 SNAP Schedule: State-by-State Payment Dates

The U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, provides essential financial assistance to millions of low-income households, helping them afford nutritious food. The December 2024 payment schedule has been released, detailing disbursement dates by state. These payments, distributed through Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, allow recipients to purchase food at approved retailers. Here’s everything you need to know about the December schedule, SNAP eligibility requirements, and what to expect.

December 2024 SNAP Payment Schedule by State

SNAP payment dates vary by state and are determined by local regulations, often based on the recipient’s last name or case number. Below is the full schedule for December 2024:

State	Payment Dates
Alabama	December 4–23
Alaska	December 1
Arizona	December 1–13
Arkansas	December 4–13
California	December 1–10
Colorado	December 1–10
Connecticut	December 1–3
Delaware	December 2–23
District of Columbia	December 1–10
Florida	December 1–28
Georgia	December 5–23
Guam	December 1–10
Hawaii	December 3–5
Idaho	December 1–10
Illinois	December 1–10
Indiana	December 5–23
Iowa	December 1–10
Kansas	December 1–10
Kentucky	December 1–19
Louisiana	December 1–23
Maine	December 10–14
Maryland	December 4–23
Massachusetts	December 1–14
Michigan	December 3–21
Minnesota	December 4–13
Mississippi	December 4–21
Missouri	December 1–22
Montana	December 2–6
Nebraska	December 1–5
Nevada	December 1–10
New Hampshire	December 5
New Jersey	December 1–5
New Mexico	December 1–20
New York	December 1–9
North Carolina	December 3–21
North Dakota	December 1
Ohio	December 2–20
Oklahoma	December 1–10
Oregon	December 1–9
Pennsylvania	December 3–14
Puerto Rico	December 4–22
Rhode Island	December 1
South Carolina	December 1–10
South Dakota	December 10
Tennessee	December 1–20
Texas	December 1–28
Utah	December 5, 11, 15
Virgin Islands	December 1
Vermont	December 1
Virginia	December 1–7
Washington	December 1–20
West Virginia	December 1–9
Wisconsin	December 1–15
Wyoming	December 1–4

SNAP Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for SNAP benefits, households must meet specific financial, resource, and work-related criteria.

1. Income Limits

Households must meet gross and net income limits based on their size:

• Gross Income: At or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). For a family of four, this is $3,380/month from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
• Net Income: At or below 100% of the FPL after deductions. For a family of four, this is $2,600/month.
• Special Cases: Households with elderly (60+) or disabled members only need to meet the net income limit.

2. Resource Limits

• Households may have $3,000 in countable assets ($4,500 if the household includes an elderly or disabled member).
• Some resources, such as the home you live in, are excluded.

3. Work Requirements

• Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) aged 18–52 must work or participate in a job training program for 20 hours/week to qualify for benefits beyond three months in a 36-month period.
• Exemptions: Children, seniors, pregnant women, and disabled individuals are exempt.

What Can SNAP Benefits Be Used For?

SNAP benefits are issued via EBT cards and can be used to purchase:

• Fruits and vegetables
• Meat, poultry, and fish
• Dairy products
• Bread and cereals
• Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
• Seeds and plants to grow food

Prohibited Purchases

EBT cards cannot be used to buy alcohol, tobacco, non-food items, vitamins, medicines, or prepared foods for immediate consumption.

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