Food stamps: Pennsylvania January SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 arrive tomorrow

Pennsylvania recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will begin collecting payments for January tomorrow.

Pennsylvania SNAP recipients begin receiving food stamps on the third of the month, and payments are sent out until the 14th of the month. Households are given the payments based on the last digit of the case number associated with SNAP.

NEWSOM EXTENDS FREE HEALTHCARE TO 700,000 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS DESPITE RECORD BUDGET DEFICIT

SNAP-eligible households of one can receive a maximum amount of $291, a household of five can receive a maximum of $1,155, and a household of eight can receive a maximum of $1,751. A household can receive a maximum of $219 for each additional person.

Around 1.84 million people, or 14% of Pennsylvania’s population, receive SNAP benefits. The average payment per household member for each month is $182.

Groceries and fresh produce items can be purchased, as well as plants and seeds to grow food. Prepared foods, alcohol, household items, and tobacco products cannot be purchased using SNAP benefits.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER

Food stamps are reloaded each month onto an electronic benefits transfer card, which functions like a debit card. Recipients can use the money at participating grocery stores and farmers markets, as well as some online retailers.

If a recipient is homeless or unable to cook, SNAP benefits can be used at some participating restaurants in the state. Some Meals on Wheels kitchens also accept food stamps.