January 2024 SNAP Benefit Distribution Dates by State and USDA Response to Benefit Theft

2023-12-31 22:37:06

In the United States, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food assistance to over forty million people. Formally known as food stamps, the program is run by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by state governments. SNAP is distributed to low-income individuals and households monthly. Here is when you can expect your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) debit card to be reloaded in January 2024.

When will benefits be delivered in January?

Please note that while SNAP vouchers are a form of financial assistance provided by the federal government, their administration is handled by state authorities. As a result, the eligibility criteria and distribution dates may vary from state to state. To help you stay informed, we have compiled a comprehensive list of conditions and their corresponding payment schedules for January 2024.

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

USDA responds to widespread theft of SNAP benefits

Over the last few years, thousands of SNAP beneficiaries across the country have seen their benefits stolen, with fraudsters able to hack in and steal the value of the benefits. In response, the federal government required states to implement plans to protect beneficiaries. The USDA has published a list of tips to prevent benefit theft, including the creation of a pin that is hard to guess and changing it often, and to “beware of phishing,” noting that “state agencies and EBT processors will never call or text to ask for your PIN or card number.” If you notice that your benefits have been stolen, contact your state authority.

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