SNAP: What is the maximum I can get in food stamps?

In order to put food on the table, more than 41 million Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

People receive monthly payments from the government program, formerly known as food stamps, to spend at pre-approved businesses and grocery stores.

Your monthly SNAP payments will be transferred to an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card, which resembles a debit card, once your application for funding has been granted. Each month, the rewards are automatically added to your account.

A note describing the duration of your SNAP benefits will also be sent to you. Your certification term is at this time.

How much can I get from SNAP benefits?

An allotment is the entire monthly SNAP payments your household receives. Households receiving SNAP are anticipated to spend roughly 30% of their own money on food.

Your allotment is determined by multiplying the net monthly income of your household by 0.3 and deducting the result from the maximum monthly allotment appropriate for the size of your household.

Here is the SNAP maximum monthly allotment based on household size:

• Household size: One / Maximum monthly allotment: $250
• Household size: Two / Maximum monthly allotment: $459
• Household size: Three / Maximum monthly allotment: $658
• Household size: Four / Maximum monthly allotment: $835
• Household size: Five / Maximum monthly allotment: $992
• Household size: Six / Maximum monthly allotment: $1,190
• Household size: Seven / Maximum monthly allotment: $1,316
• Household size: Eight / Maximum monthly allotment: $1,504

Every additional family member costs $188 for a household of more than eight individuals. However, Alaska and Hawaii have other very distinct allocations. Check directly with SNAP for more information on those states.