Millions of Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help with food costs each month. For October 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed the dates when SNAP benefits will be disbursed. These payments will be loaded onto Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, with most beneficiaries across the country receiving a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
However, there is a notable exception in Hawaii, where recipients will see a reduction in benefits instead of an increase. Let’s take a closer look at the four states—New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, and Washington—where SNAP benefits will be distributed only through October 20, 2024.
New Mexico
New Mexico’s SNAP office organizes payment dates based on the last two digits of beneficiaries’ Social Security Numbers (SSNs). If you live in New Mexico, here’s the schedule for when you can expect to receive your October 2024 benefits:
| SSN Ends In | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 04, 24, 44, 64, 84 | October 8, 2024 |
| 15, 35, 55, 75, 95 | October 9, 2024 |
| 05, 25, 45, 65, 85 | October 10, 2024 |
| 16, 36, 56, 76, 96 | October 11, 2024 |
| 06, 26, 46, 66, 86 | October 12, 2024 |
| 17, 37, 57, 77, 97 | October 13, 2024 |
| 07, 27, 47, 67, 87 | October 14, 2024 |
| 18, 38, 58, 78, 98 | October 15, 2024 |
| 08, 28, 48, 68, 88 | October 16, 2024 |
| 19, 39, 59, 79, 99 | October 17, 2024 |
| 09, 29, 49, 69, 89 | October 18, 2024 |
| 10, 30, 50, 70, 90 | October 19, 2024 |
| 00, 20, 40, 60, 80 | October 20, 2024 |
Ohio
Ohio’s SNAP benefits are distributed based on the case number assigned to each recipient. Here is how Ohio will roll out payments throughout October:
| Case Number Ends In | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 3 | October 8, 2024 |
| 4 | October 10, 2024 |
| 5 | October 12, 2024 |
| 6 | October 14, 2024 |
| 7 | October 16, 2024 |
| 8 | October 18, 2024 |
| 9 | October 20, 2024 |
Tennessee
In Tennessee, the payment dates depend on the last two digits of the head of household’s SSN. If you’re a Tennessee SNAP beneficiary, you’ll receive your payments on the following days:
| SSN Ends In | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 35-39 | October 8, 2024 |
| 40-44 | October 9, 2024 |
| 45-49 | October 10, 2024 |
| 50-54 | October 11, 2024 |
| 55-59 | October 12, 2024 |
| 60-64 | October 13, 2024 |
| 65-69 | October 14, 2024 |
| 70-74 | October 15, 2024 |
| 75-79 | October 16, 2024 |
| 80-84 | October 17, 2024 |
| 85-89 | October 18, 2024 |
| 90-94 | October 19, 2024 |
| 95-99 | October 20, 2024 |
Washington
Unlike the other states, Washington has not released specific payment dates for SNAP benefits in October 2024. Recipients in Washington will need to contact their local SNAP office to find out when their benefits will be available on their EBT cards. This adds an extra layer of uncertainty, so it’s important for beneficiaries to stay in touch with their local offices for updates.
Hawaii
While most states will see an increase in SNAP payments thanks to the 2025 COLA, Hawaii’s recipients face a reduction in benefits. This adjustment, while disappointing, reflects local cost-of-living factors and other economic variables specific to the state.
For many beneficiaries, SNAP payments provide vital support in the face of rising grocery costs, and the COLA ensures payments keep pace with inflation. However, exceptions like Hawaii’s reduction highlight that not all states experience the same adjustments.
As we look ahead to October 2024, it’s important for SNAP recipients to be aware of when their benefits will arrive, especially in states like New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, and Washington, where payments will conclude by October 20.
FAQs
How is the SNAP payment date determined in New Mexico?
Payment dates are based on the last two digits of your SSN.
What determines Ohio SNAP payment dates?
Ohio uses your case number to set your payment date.
When will Tennessee SNAP recipients get paid in October?
Payments depend on the last two digits of your SSN.
How do I find out my SNAP payment date in Washington?
Contact your local SNAP office for Washington payment dates.
Why is Hawaii reducing SNAP benefits in 2025?
Hawaii’s SNAP benefits reflect local cost-of-living adjustments.
