Getting Your SNAP Benefits in October: When to Expect Them

Olive Thomas
Published Sep 24, 2024


People who get SNAP benefits, which is a program to help individuals and families afford food, will see their benefits added to their EBT cards every month. 

However, when you get your benefits depends on where you live. The government gives the funds, but local state or county offices handle the actual payment schedules.

Here’s when to expect SNAP benefits in October, broken down by state:
 
  • Alabama: October 4 to 23
  • Alaska: October 1
  • Arizona: October 1 to 13
  • Arkansas: October 4 to 13
  • California: October 1 to 10
  • Colorado: October 1 to 10
  • Connecticut: October 1 to 3
  • Delaware: October 2 to 23
  • District of Columbia: October 1 to 10
  • Florida: October 1 to 28
  • Georgia: October 5 to 23
  • Guam: October 1 to 10
  • Hawaii: October 3 to 5
  • Idaho: October 1 to 10
  • Illinois: October 1 to 20
  • Indiana: October 5 to 23
  • Iowa: October 1 to 10
  • Kansas: October 1 to 10
  • Kentucky: October 1 to 19
  • Louisiana: October 1 to 23
  • Maine: October 10 to 14
  • Maryland: October 4 to 23
  • Massachusetts: October 1 to 14
  • Michigan: October 3 to 21
  • Minnesota: October 4 to 13
  • Mississippi: October 4 to 21
  • Missouri: October 1 to 22
  • Montana: October 2 to 6
  • Nebraska: October 1 to 5
  • Nevada: October 1 to 10
  • New Hampshire: October 5
  • New Jersey: October 1 to 5
  • New Mexico: October 1 to 20
  • New York: October 1 to 9
  • North Carolina: October 3 to 21
  • North Dakota: October 1
  • Ohio: October 2 to 20
  • Oklahoma: October 1 to 10
  • Oregon: October 1 to 9
  • Pennsylvania: October 3 to 14
  • Puerto Rico: October 4 to 22
  • Rhode Island: October 1
  • South Carolina: October 1 to 19
  • South Dakota: October 10
  • Tennessee: October 1 to 20
  • Texas: October 1 to 28
  • Utah: October 5, 11 and 15
  • Vermont: October 1
  • Virgin Islands: October 1
  • Virginia: October 1 to 7
  • Washington: October 1 to 20
  • West Virginia: October 1 to 9
  • Wisconsin: October 1 to 15
  • Wyoming: October 1 to 4

Keep in mind, the exact date you'll get your benefits might vary within the ranges given, depending on your specific situation.
 

Important Note:


Recently, U.S. lawmakers raised concerns about SNAP benefits getting stolen and urged action to ensure people can get their lost benefits back. 

There's a rule that lets states replace stolen benefits, but it might expire soon. Lawmakers are working to extend this protection to keep guarding against theft, especially since it's been happening more frequently. They're also looking into improving the security of the cards that benefits are loaded onto.

Don’t Miss: Congress Urged to Act as SNAP Skimming Threatens Vital Food Assistance for Families

For anyone relying on SNAP, knowing when your benefits will arrive helps plan your grocery shopping. Remember, the goal of SNAP is to make sure every person has access to nutritious food, no matter their income level.

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