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Food stamp payments for August, now underway, provide extra assistance worth up to $3,230 depending on household size

  • SNAP benefits are distributed on a staggered schedule throughout the month based on recipients' case numbers.
  • Maximum monthly benefits range from $281 for a single person to $3,230 for a household of eight in Hawaii.
  • Eligibility and payment amounts are determined by household size, income limits, and other factors.
  • Benefits are loaded onto EBT cards and can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers.
  • Millions of low-income Americans in states across the country rely on this extra assistance to afford groceries.
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