The State of Texas will continue issuing SNAP payments through December 28, 2024. If you are receiving monthly food stamp payments, it’s important to know when your payments will be available. The payments depend on your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number. Make sure you check the USDA’s schedule to find out exactly when you will receive your benefits. Below, we will cover the dates and how to determine when your payment will be sent.
When Will I Get My SNAP Payment?
To know when your SNAP payment will be sent, you must first identify your EDG number. If you know your EDG, you can look up the dates in the schedule to see when to expect your Food Stamps.
SNAP Payments for December 2024:
- December 5: EDG numbers ending in 2
- December 6: EDG numbers ending in 3
- December 7: EDG numbers ending in 4
- December 9: EDG numbers ending in 5
- December 11: EDG numbers ending in 6
- December 12: EDG numbers ending in 7
- December 13: EDG numbers ending in 8
- December 15: EDG numbers ending in 9
For these dates, recipients who certified before June 2020 will receive their payments.
SNAP Payments After December 15, 2024
For the rest of the month, payments will continue according to the EDG number. Here is the detailed schedule:
| EDG Ends In | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 00-03, 54-57 | December 16 |
| 04-06, 58-60 | December 17 |
| 07-10, 61-64 | December 18 |
| 11-13, 65-67 | December 19 |
| 14-17, 68-71 | December 20 |
| 18-20, 72-74 | December 21 |
| 21-24, 75-78 | December 22 |
| 25-27, 79-81 | December 23 |
| 28-31, 82-85 | December 24 |
| 32-34, 86-88 | December 25 |
| 35-38, 89-92 | December 26 |
| 39-41, 46-49, 93-95 | December 27 |
| 42-45, 50-53, 96-99 | December 28 |
Conclusion
If you’re in Texas and rely on SNAP benefits, it’s important to know the exact dates when your payments will be issued in December 2024. Make sure you check your EDG number and refer to the USDA’s schedule to ensure that you receive your Food Stamps on time. Be aware of the dates, especially with the busy end of the year approaching.
FAQ’s
How do I know when I’ll get my SNAP payment?
You will get your SNAP payment according to your EDG number. Check the USDA’s schedule to find your specific payment date in December 2024.
What if my EDG number ends in 5?
If your EDG number ends in 5, your payment will be issued on December 9, 2024.
What happens after December 15?
SNAP payments will continue after December 15, based on your EDG number, with payments scheduled until December 28, 2024.