Overview

• Hawaii, Nebraska, Montana and New Jersey ended their SNAP programs this week with average payments between $177 to $385 per member.
• Virginia will issue its final direct payment for July in two days with an average payment of $181 per member.
• Utah is the only state delivering SNAP benefits three times a month and will make its second July payment in six days with a maximum payment of $1,330 for a household of six.
• Around 5-12% of the populations in these states receive food stamp assistance.
• SNAP benefits can only be used for food and food-related items, not non-food goods or prepared foods.