Summary
SNAP, also known as food stamps, provides federal aid to help people buy food, but each state sets its own schedule for distributing payments. SNAP payments for February 2026 will vary by state, with dates ranging throughout the month. The program, helping around 42 million Americans, has recently changed, including limits on what can be purchased and new work requirements.
Key Facts
- SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a federal food aid program.
- SNAP benefits are distributed by states and payment dates vary.
- In 2023, the average monthly SNAP payment was $332.
- Some states issue payments based on the recipient's last name or case number.
- Example payment dates include Alabama (Feb 4-23), California (Feb 1-10), and Florida (Feb 1-28).
- About 42 million Americans use SNAP benefits.
- Recent changes to SNAP include purchase restrictions and new work requirements for recipients.
