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.