About 42 million people in the US receive help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). All 50 states and regions participate in the food stamps program. But which state gives out the most SNAP?
The United States Department of Agriculture runs SNAP at the government level. Its goal is to give low-income families and people who can’t work enough money to keep buying good, healthy food to make sure they have a balanced diet.
It works by giving people an electronic bank transfer (EBT) card, also known as a Lone Star card in Texas, that works just like a debit card. Benefits are sent to the EBT every month so that users can spend them. Any amounts that aren’t used carry over to the next month.
SNAP can be used to buy foods like proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fruits, and veggies that are necessary for a healthy diet. This is especially helpful for growing children. However, it can’t be used to buy hot foods or foods that are ready to eat. You can’t buy vitamins and other additives.
The plan also can’t be used to pay for things that aren’t food, like gas, booze, cigarettes, or household items like toiletries. It also can’t be used to settle any bills that are still due. This is illegal, and you could lose entry to the program if you do it again.
Which state pays the most SNAP?
Hawaii is the state that pays the most in property taxes per family out of all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. In 2023, 169,000 people took part in the Pacific islands, and each got paid an average of $385.
Alaska came in second with $271 for its 92,000 claims, which is about $114 more than that. The most Alaskans can claim, though, is $2300 for a family of five, which is more than Hawaii’s limit.
On the other hand, Minnesota gives the least per household member across the board. It only gave an average of $157 per person, per month to the 435,000 people who took part.
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