If you are a beneficiary of the food stamps, remember that in January you will receive your payments on a regular basis, without expected changes, depending on the calendar established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
If you happen to reside in Washington DC, the payment dates are the recipient’s last name’s first letter. As of today, the 2023 SNAP benefits calendar is wrapped, since the last payment date in December 2023 was the 10th. Next, you’ll find your dates for the first month of 2024.
January 2024 SNAP Benefits Payment Dates
In Washington, D.C., the SNAP benefits program and its payments are administered by the District of Columbia Department of Human Services (DHS). Individuals and families can apply for SNAP benefits online through the DHS website or by visiting a local DHS Service Center. The application will require information about income, expenses, and household members.
The amount of SNAP benefits a household receives depends on factors such as income, expenses, and the number of people in the household. The benefits are intended to help eligible individuals and families purchase nutritious food. As of today, the maximum payments for a one-person household is $291, and for a 4-member family, is set to $973.
Luckily, the payments will be done right on time, as detailed in the following chart, according to the recipient’s last name’s first letter:
- A or B January 1, 2024
- C January 2, 2024
- D, E, or F January 3, 2024
- G or H January 4, 2024
- I, J, or K January 5, 2024
- L or M January 6, 2024
- N, O, P, or Q January 7, 2024
- R or S January 8, 2024
- T, U, or V January 9, 2024
- W, X, Y or Z January 10, 2024
To apply for SNAP benefits in Washington D.C., you’ll need to follow a few steps:
- Complete an Application: You can apply for SNAP by completing an application, providing documents to verify your eligibility, and participating in an interview. Applications are accepted online, via a mobile application, in-person, fax (202-671-4400), or through the mail
- Verify Your Eligibility: Eligibility and benefit amounts are based on income, expenses, and the number of people applying as a household. Elderly and disabled households have different eligibility requirements
- Participate in an Interview: After you submit your application, you may need to participate in an interview to confirm the information on your application
- Maintain Your Eligibility: If you are eligible, you will be certified for SNAP for a certain number of months. This could range from 4 to 24 months, depending on your circumstances. You will need to notify the Department of Human Services if you experience certain changes
Your SNAP Payment Didn’t Arrive? You Can Do This
If you’re money didn’t hit your EBT card in the expected date, there are some steps you can take to find out what is going on. First, you can reach out to the Washington D.C. Health Department at 888.304.9167. This number is dedicated to helping current food stamp recipients with any SNAP-related concerns. Alternatively, you can contact the regular Washington D.C. Health and Human Services line at 202.724.5506 or simply dial 211 on your phone.
It’s not usual that the food stamps’ payments get delayed but, if that happens to you, wait at least two o three calendar days and, if the money didn’t show up, then you can make some calls or submit a concern in this official website. Go there and follow the steps the site will tell you to.