For Arizona residents utilizing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) for food assistance, to claim their SNAP benefits, navigating the deposit schedule can be crucial for effective budgeting and timely grocery planning.
In January 2024, understanding the specific food stamps deposit dates becomes even more important, as the schedule is set to follow the standard monthly timeframe as established by the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
How to Apply for SNAP Benefits or Other Nutrition Assistance in Arizona?
Nutrition Assistance, previously known as the Food Stamp Program, is Arizona’s initiative aligned with the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This program furnishes eligible households with monthly benefits, enabling them to buy wholesome food. By addressing food insecurity and supporting families in fulfilling a basic necessity, Nutrition Assistance empowers them to concentrate on overcoming obstacles to self-sufficiency.
January 2024 Food Stamps Schedule in Arizona
In Arizona, food stamp distribution occurs from the 1st to the 13th of each month. The specific day you receive your food stamps is determined by the initial letter of your last name. Refer to the following list to find out the day you’ll receive your Arizona food stamp benefits based on the first letter of your last name:
- A or B 1st of the month
- C or D 2nd of the month
- E or F 3rd of the month
- G or H 4th of the month
- I or J 5th of the month
- K or L 6th of the month
- M or N 7th of the month
- O or P 8th of the month
- Q or R 9th of the month
- S or T 10th of the month
- U or V 11th of the month
- W or X 12th of the month
- Y or Z 13th of the month
Maximum SNAP Benefits in Arizona: How Much Money Could You Claim?
Depending on your household’s size, here are the maximum food stamps allotments you could be entitled to next month:
- 1 person: $291
- 2 people: $535
- 3 people: $766
- 4 people: $973
- 5 people: $1,155
- 6 people: $1,386
- 7 people: $1,532
- 8 people: $1,751
- Each Additional Member: $219
- Minimum Allotment: $23
If you’re looking forward to applying for food stamps in Arizona, you can do it online in this website, visit Health-e-Arizona Plus or call 1-855-432-7587. Learn everything you need to apply, regarding eligibility, needed documents and what to do before or after your application is considered for approval, by visiting this website.
Whether you are applying for the first time, or renewing your benefits, you may need one or more of the following pieces of information to determine whether you are eligible:
- Proof of citizenship and identity for everyone who is applying for benefits.
- Alien Registration Cards, if there are non-U.S. citizens applying for benefits in your household.
- Social Security numbers for everyone, or proof that a Social Security number has been applied for.
- Proof of relationship, birth certificates may be used
- Name, address & daytime phone number of landlord or neighbor.
- A statement verifying your address and the names of everyone living with you. The statement must be made by a non-relative who doesn’t live with you. It must be signed, dated and include that person’s address and telephone number.
- Proof of ALL money your household received from any source last month and this month.
- Proof that your employment ended and last date paid.
- Bank or credit union (savings or checking) complete statement for the most recent month.
- Proof of savings bonds, securities, retirement plans and life insurance.
- Proof of rent/mortgage
- Proof of utility bills (electric, water, gas, etc.) for the most recent month and a statement about how you heat or cool your home.
- Proof of child care expenses for the most recent month. Provide a statement if you take your child to or from the provider’s location.
- Proof of medical expenses for those applying for benefits who are age 60 or older or receive disability benefits when the total amount for the household is more than $35.00.
- Proof of legal obligation and payments of court ordered child support paid this month and last month.