The USDA announced that many people in the U.S. will get their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits in October 2024.
However, some states have specific payment dates, and Hawaii, in particular, is seeing a decrease in benefits rather than an increase.
Here’s a breakdown of the states where SNAP payments will be distributed only until October 20 and the payment schedules for New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, and Washington.
SNAP Benefits in 4 States for October 2024
In October 2024, New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, and Washington will complete their SNAP payments by October 20. Here’s what you need to know about the schedules in each of these states.
New Mexico SNAP Payment Schedule
In New Mexico, SNAP benefits will be sent through October 20 based on the last two digits of the recipient’s Social Security Number (SSN):
- SSN ends in 04, 24, 44, 64, 84: Payment on October 8
- SSN ends in 15, 35, 55, 75, 95: Payment on October 9
- SSN ends in 05, 25, 45, 65, 85: Payment on October 10
- SSN ends in 16, 36, 56, 76, 96: Payment on October 11
- SSN ends in 06, 26, 46, 66, 86: Payment on October 12
- SSN ends in 17, 37, 57, 77, 97: Payment on October 13
- SSN ends in 07, 27, 47, 67, 87: Payment on October 14
- SSN ends in 18, 38, 58, 78, 98: Payment on October 15
- SSN ends in 08, 28, 48, 68, 88: Payment on October 16
- SSN ends in 19, 39, 59, 79, 99: Payment on October 17
- SSN ends in 09, 29, 49, 69, 89: Payment on October 18
- SSN ends in 10, 30, 50, 70, 90: Payment on October 19
- SSN ends in 00, 20, 40, 60, 80: Payment on October 20
Ohio SNAP Payment Schedule
In Ohio, the SNAP benefit schedule depends on the case number and will be distributed from October 2 through October 20:
- Case number ending in 3: Payment on October 8
- Case number ending in 4: Payment on October 10
- Case number ending in 5: Payment on October 12
- Case number ending in 6: Payment on October 14
- Case number ending in 7: Payment on October 16
- Case number ending in 8: Payment on October 18
- Case number ending in 9: Payment on October 20
Tennessee SNAP Payment Schedule
In Tennessee, SNAP payments will be given based on the last two digits of the head of household’s SSN:
- SSN ends in 35-39: Payment on October 8
- SSN ends in 40-44: Payment on October 9
- SSN ends in 45-49: Payment on October 10
- SSN ends in 50-54: Payment on October 11
- SSN ends in 55-59: Payment on October 12
- SSN ends in 60-64: Payment on October 13
- SSN ends in 65-69: Payment on October 14
- SSN ends in 70-74: Payment on October 15
- SSN ends in 75-79: Payment on October 16
- SSN ends in 80-84: Payment on October 17
- SSN ends in 85-89: Payment on October 18
- SSN ends in 90-94: Payment on October 19
- SSN ends in 95-99: Payment on October 20
Washington SNAP Payment Schedule
Washington has not released specific payment dates. Recipients in Washington should contact their local SNAP office to confirm when funds will be loaded onto their EBT cards.
In summary, SNAP benefits are scheduled for distribution by October 20 in New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, and Washington, with specific dates set by each state based on Social Security or case numbers.
If you’re unsure of your SNAP payment date, especially if you live in Washington, reach out to your local SNAP office for information.
Why are SNAP payments in Hawaii going down?
Hawaii has adjustments that result in a reduction of SNAP benefits this year due to specific cost-of-living updates.
When will New Mexico residents receive their SNAP benefits?
New Mexico will distribute benefits based on the last two digits of the SSN from October 8 to October 20.
How are SNAP benefits scheduled in Ohio?
Ohio uses the last digit of the case number, with payments scheduled between October 8 and October 20.
What should I do if I don’t know my SNAP payment date in Washington?
Contact your local SNAP office in Washington for your exact payment date.
Can I receive my SNAP benefits before October 20 in Tennessee?
Yes, payments are distributed between October 8 and October 20, depending on the last two digits of the head of household’s SSN.
