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February SNAP Payments to Begin in Delaware and Montana

Payments Worth Up to $1,751 Will Be Distributed Based on Household Size and Income Levels

There are nearly 15 million able-bodied adults on food stamps, nearly four million of whom have no kids at home. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
A convenience store in Washington D.C. displays signage for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Overview

  • February SNAP payments, worth up to $1,751, will begin in Delaware and Montana in four days.
  • Delaware begins the distribution of SNAP payments on the second day of each month, while Montana distributes over five days each month.
  • SNAP payment amounts are determined by household size, with single-person households receiving $291, and eight-person households receiving $1,751.
  • To qualify for SNAP payments, a household’s income cannot exceed 200% of the federal poverty level in Delaware, while in Montana, a single-person household cannot have a net monthly income exceeding $1,215.
  • SNAP benefits are loaded onto an electronic benefits transfer card every month, which can be used at participating locations.