Staff Reports
Idaho Families Receiving SNAP Benefits in December
Looks like Idaho families are in for their monthly allowance of SNAP benefits over the next nine days. But hold your horses, folks, because this train is only chugging along until December, so grab those groceries while you can! As the good old saying goes, “You snooze, you lose.”
Food stamps: December SNAP payments for Idaho residents worth up to $1,751 begin in nine days https://t.co/6q6k1rM623 https://t.co/6q6k1rM623
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) November 22, 2023
Now, according to the Idaho SNAP rulebook, these benefits are doled out from the first through the 10th of each month, and it all depends on your birth year. So, if your family expands like a herd of buffalo, don’t worry, the little ones also get their slice of the pie. And the best part? Even if you join the SNAP party after the 10th of December, you won’t have to twiddle your thumbs until January for your share of the goodies – they’ve got your back!
Let’s talk numbers, shall we? The average payment per person per month is a sweet $175, but wait, there’s more! In the great state of Idaho, about 124,100 folks, which makes up about 6% of the population, are part of the SNAP gang. That’s a lot of people queuing up at the grocery store, don’t you think?
Now, if you were born with the number one at the end of your birth year, you might’ve already gotten your hands on those benefits. But fear not, if you got twos or threes, your turn is coming on December 2nd and 3rd. And if Lady Luck smiled upon you with fours, fives, or sixes, mark your calendar for December 4th, 5th, and 6th, respectively. Now, the lucky ducks with sevens, eights, nines, or zeros can start celebrating, because December 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th are your days!
But wait, there’s more! The bigger the household, the bigger the benefits. A family of one can get a maximum of $291, while a family of five can snag up to $1,155. And if you’re running a household with eight hungry mouths to feed, you could get a maximum of $1,751. It’s raining dollars, hallelujah!
Oh, and let’s not forget the Idaho Quest Card, the golden ticket that magically transforms into a prepaid electronic benefits transfer card for those lucky SNAP recipients. Just imagine it as your own personal debit card for all things groceries and fresh produce. But here’s the rub, folks, no swiping for pints of ice cream, pet treats, booze, or packs of smokes – these benefits are strictly for food and plants, not party favors!
So, grab your carts and get to shopping, Idahoans! And while you’re at it, remember, these benefits aren’t just handouts; they’re a helping hand up for those in need. Happy shopping!
