October 23, 2023 SNAP Benefit Amount Increases October 2023 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) income and benefit limits increased on October 1, 2023. Learn More The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) annually evaluates SNAP’s income eligibility standards, the maximum thrifty food plan, and the minimum benefit amount. These mass grant changes will benefit all SNAP recipients; SNAP benefit levels may increase as a result of these updates, and no one will experience a decrease in benefits. Income Limits Here are the SNAP income limits beginning October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024: Household Size/Maximum Gross Monthly Income 1 /$2,430 2/$3,288 3/$4,144 4/$5,000 5 /$5,858 6/$6,714 7/$7,570 8 /$8,428 9 /$9,286 10 /$10,144 Each additional member /+$858 Maximum SNAP Benefits There is no change to the minimum benefit this year; the minimum benefit remains $23 through September 30, 2024. The Maximum Thrifty Food Plan is the maximum amount of SNAP benefits a household can receive. Below are the changes to the Maximum Thrifty Food Plan through September 30, 2024: Household Size/Maximum Thrifty Food Plan 1 /$291 2 /$535 3 /$766 4 /$973 5 /$1,155 6 /$1,386 7 /$1,532 8 /$1,751 9 /$1,970 10 /$2,189 Each Additional Member /$219 Apply for SNAP Online: Apply for or renew SNAP benefits online by using COMPASS. In-person: File an application at your county assistance office. Download an application, fill it out, and return it to your county assistance office: Application for cash assistance, SNAP, and Medical Assistance benefits (English version) Solicitud para recibir beneficios (Spanish version)
January 20, 2023 SNAP Emergency Allotment Ending After February 2023 Pennsylvania Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will receive their last extra monthly emergency payment in February 2023. (This article was updated on January 20, 2022 to reflect the ending date of the emergency allotment). About Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SNAP recipients have been receiving extra monthly emergency allotments since April 2020. Right now, SNAP benefits are paid in two payments during the month: regular SNAP benefit is paid in the first half of the month and the extra payment (known as an Emergency Allotment) is paid in the second half of the month. On December 23, 2022 Congress passed budget legislation that – among many other things – will end SNAP Emergency Allotments after February 2023. This means that starting in March 2023, recipients will only receive one regular SNAP payment. Additional food assistance resources are available on the PA Department of Human Services website. Questions? This Just Harvest flyer explains more about the change and how to ensure you get as much SNAP as you can now that Emergency Allotments are ending. Allegheny County residents who have questions about their SNAP benefits, want to check eligibility, or need help applying, can reach out to Just Harvest for assistance. Call 412-431-8960 (option 3) and leave a name, contact information, and the best time to reach out Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or fill out the form on the Just Harvest website.
