EMERGENCY allotments continue to end for millions of SNAP recipients, but several states will still provide money through April.
SNAP households have come to rely on emergency allotments (EA) that provided the maximum benefit per household size.
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Regardless of the size, households have been able to get the maximum payments of $1,504 during the pandemic thanks to EA.
The amount a household receives varies by size, but $95 is the minimum amount households must be given – on top of the regular SNAP benefit amount each month.
Over 41.5million Americans receive SNAP benefits through an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees SNAP, said with the public health emergency expiring on April 15, 2022, EA will expire, too.
The federal government has already approved one extension in January which extended the emergency declaration and EA until April 15, 2022.
Without approval from the federal government for another extension, 39 US states and territories will be affected.
Some states, such as Nebraska and Tennessee, have already phased out this added benefit.
The following states are offering extended SNAP benefits for April:
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If your state is not on the list, it may still approve emergency benefits in the coming days and weeks.
The Sun will continue to update the list as we head into April.
In order to be eligible, your household must meet both the gross and net income limits, as well as work requirements.
Each state has a different application form and process, so a member of your household must contact your state agency directly to apply.
To contact your state’s agency, visit your local SNAP office or state agency’s website or call your state’s toll-free SNAP Information hotline.
In order to receive your SNAP benefits, you must apply in the state where you live.
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