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March SNAP Payments to Begin Across Multiple States, Offering Up to $1,751 for Eligible Households

California, Montana, and Delaware are set to distribute Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, with specific start dates and eligibility criteria detailed.

Leon Simmons of Charleston, S.C., who on Monday had $5 left in food stamps for the month. (Stephen Morton for The New York Times)

Overview

  • March SNAP payments in California, Montana, and Delaware will provide financial assistance to eligible low-income households.
  • Payments range up to $1,751, depending on household size, with additional amounts for households larger than eight.
  • Distribution dates vary by state, with California and Delaware starting early in the month and Montana's payments beginning over a five-day period.
  • Eligibility criteria include income limits, which differ by state and are based on household size.
  • SNAP benefits can be used at participating grocery stores and farmers markets for eligible food products.