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Extra SNAP Food Stamps for December 2022

Are you trying to find out if you will be receiving extra SNAP food stamps for December? As of December 9, 2022 a total of 31 states have been approved for extra SNAP EBT maximum benefits in December. The extra food stamp benefits for December 2022 are part of the Emergency Allotment (EA) Program.

This means that recipients receiving food stamp benefits in approved states will receive extra food stamps for the month. SNAP EBT cardholders will receive the maximum benefit amount for their household size. The extra SNAP food stamps are approved by the USDA as Emergency Allotment benefits.

In this article, we will provide you with the following information:

  • Maximum SNAP Benefit Amount for your Household
  • List of States approved for Extra SNAP Food Stamps Max Benefits
  • Payout Dates for December 2022 EA benefits
  • Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) 2.0 Expansion

States issuing Extra SNAP Food Stamp Benefits for December 2022

Pandemic SNAP Benefits (P-SNAP)

The Pandemic Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as P-SNAP was implemented to help address temporary food needs caused by COVID-19. P-SNAP provides emergency allotment benefits to households based on size.

Emergency Allotment (EA) Benefits

If you are already receiving the maximum monthly benefit amount based on your household size, then you will not receive any additional benefits. If you are not receiving the maximum benefit allotment for your household size, then you will receive extra SNAP food stamps to bring your total monthly benefits to the maximum.

For help, check out our example on Emergency Allotment benefits below.

For example:

If you live in a household of 3 people in California and are currently receiving $450 in SNAP benefits per month, then you will receive an additional $290 in food stamp benefits. That’s because the maximum allotment amount for a household of three in California is $740 per month.

Current Monthly SNAP Benefits – Maximum Monthly Benefit Allotment = Total Extra SNAP benefits

To find out the maximum SNAP benefit allotment for your household size, check out the table below.

Maximum SNAP Benefit Allotment for 2022-2023

Use the chart below to find the Maximum SNAP Allotment Amount for your household size in fiscal year 2023. The Maximum Allotment amount varies by location, so refer to the maximum SNAP benefit amount for where you live.

To see the maximum SNAP allotment for your household size for October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, please refer to the chart below:

Maximum SNAP Benefit Amount by Household Size for Fiscal Year 2023
Effective October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023
Household Size Maximum SNAP Benefit Allotment
48 States & D.C. Hawaii Alaska Virgin Islands Guam
Urban Rural 1 Rural 2
1 $281 $538 $351 $448 $545 $362 $415
2 $516 $987 $644 $822 $1,000 $664 $761
3 $740 $1,413 $923 $1,177 $1,432 $951 $1,090
4 $939 $1,794 $1,172 $1,494 $1,819 $1,208 $1,385
5 $1,116 $2,131 $1,391 $1,774 $2,160 $1,434 $1,644
6 $1,339 $2,557 $1,670 $2,129 $2,592 $1,721 $1,973
7 $1,480 $2,826 $1,846 $2,354 $2,865 $1,903 $2,181
8 $1,691 $3,230 $2,109 $2,690 $3,274 $2,174 $2,493
Each Additional Household Member: +$211 +$404 +$264 +$336 +$409 +$272 +$312

Learn more about the changes to food stamps that happened in October, read our SNAP Benefit Increase for October 2022 article.

To find out if you can expect to receive extra food stamp benefits in December, continue reading below.

Emergency allotment (EA) benefits by state December 2022

Extra SNAP Food Stamps by State – December 2022

Find out which states are issuing extra food stamp benefits to households in December 2022. We will also provide you with the date you can expect to receive your December Emergency Allotment benefits.

Emergency Allotment (EA) Benefits for December 2022

Currently, 31 states have been approved to issue extra SNAP Food Stamps in December 2022.

Those states include:

  1. Alabama
  2. California
  3. Colorado
  4. Connecticut
  5. Delaware
  6. Guam
  7. Hawaii
  8. Illinois
  9. Kansas
  10. Louisiana
  11. Maine
  12. Maryland
  13. Massachusetts
  14. Michigan
  15. New Hampshire
  16. New Jersey
  17. New Mexico
  18. New York
  19. North Carolina
  20. Ohio
  21. Oklahoma
  22. Oregon
  23. Pennsylvania
  24. Rhode Island
  25. South Carolina
  26. Texas
  27. Utah
  28. Vermont
  29. Virginia
  30. West Virginia
  31. Wisconsin

For details regarding your extra SNAP food stamps for December including when you can expect to receive them, continue reading below.

Find your state in the list below for more details:

Alabama

The USDA approved Alabama for Emergency Allotment (EA) Benefits in December.

Is Alabama issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Alabama has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 388,564 Alabama households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

December Emergency Allotment (EA) SNAP benefits will be distributed to Alabama households on December 29, 2022. Benefits will be available on your Alabama EBT Card for use by December 30th 2022.

Are new Alabama SNAP recipients eligible for extra food stamp benefits?

Yes, new and renewing Alabama SNAP recipients will be issued their Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits on December 30, 2022. New December SNAP approvals after this date will be issued extra Alabama food stamp benefits with their regular benefits.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Alabama EBT Card Balance.

 

California

The USDA extended Arizona’s Emergency Allotment (EA) Benefits for December.

Is California issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, California has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Approximately 2.8 Million California households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Extra SNAP benefits will be distributed to all Calfresh recipients on Saturday, January 7, 2023 for CalSAWS and Saturday, January 13, 2023 for CalWIN.

All California SNAP EBT Cardholders will receive their extra December food stamp benefits by Monday, January 16, 2023.

Are new California SNAP recipients eligible for extra food stamp benefits?

Yes, any new California SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment benefits by January 16, 2023.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your California EBT Card Balance.

 

Colorado

The USDA approved Colorado for extra SNAP Food Stamps and Emergency Allotment (EA) Benefits in December.

Is Colorado issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Colorado has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 280,000 Colorado households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

December Emergency Allotment (EA) SNAP benefits will be distributed to Colorado households beginning December 7, 2022 to December 12, 2022. All current Colorado food stamp recipients are expected to receive their Emergency Allotment benefits on their EBT Card by Tuesday, December 13th 2022.

Are new Colorado SNAP recipients eligible for extra food stamp benefits?

Yes, new and re-certifying Colorado SNAP recipients will be issued with their Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits beginning December 7, 2022. Any new December SNAP EBT approvals after December 7th will be issued extra Colorado food stamp benefits with their regular benefits.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Colorado EBT Card Balance.

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Connecticut

The USDA approved Connecticut for Emergency Allotment (EA) Benefits in December.

Is Connecticut issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Connecticut has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 218,802 Connecticut households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

December Emergency Allotment (EA) SNAP benefits will be distributed to Connecticut households beginning on Friday, December 16, 2022 with waves continuing on December 23rd and December 30th.

All Connecticut households are expected to receive their extra food stamp benefits on their EBT Card by Saturday, December 31st.

Are new Connecticut SNAP recipients eligible for extra food stamp benefits?

Yes, new Connecticut SNAP recipients will be issued their Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits beginning December 16, 2022. New December SNAP approvals will be issued extra Connecticut food stamp benefits as they are approved.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Connecticut EBT Card Balance.

 

Delaware

Delaware SNAP households have been approved for Emergency Allotment benefits in December by the USDA.

Is Delaware issuing extra SNAP food stamps in December 2022?

Yes, Delaware has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Approximately 59,912 Delaware households will receive extra food stamp benefits in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Delaware households will be issued their extra SNAP benefits to their EBT Card on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Benefits will be available in your Delaware EBT Card Account for use the next business day.

Are new Delaware SNAP recipients eligible for extra food stamp benefits?

Yes, any new Delaware SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment benefits. Extra food stamp benefits will be distributed to new households as applicants are approved.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Delaware EBT Card Balance.

 

Guam

The USDA extended Emergency Allotment (EA) SNAP Benefits in Guam for December.

Is Guam issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Guam has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Approximately 11,654 Guam households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Guam Emergency Allotment (EA) SNAP benefits will start being issued on Friday, December 16, 2022 to households receiving food stamps benefits.

Households can expect to have their extra food stamp benefits available for use on their Guam EBT Card the following business day.

Are new Guam SNAP recipients eligible for extra food stamp benefits?

Yes, as new Guam food stamp applications are approved during the month of December will receive P-SNAP benefits.

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Hawaii

The USDA extended Hawaii’s Emergency Allotment (EA) SNAP Benefits for December.

Is Hawaii issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Hawaii has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Approximately 85,590 Hawaii households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

The December Hawaii Emergency Allotment (EA) SNAP benefits will be issued on Tuesday, January 10th. SNAP households can expect to have their extra food stamp benefits available for use on their Hawaii EBT Card the following business day.

Are new Hawaii SNAP recipients eligible for extra food stamp benefits?

Yes, as new Hawaii food stamp applications are approved during the month of December, P-SNAP benefits will be issued on January 10, 2023.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Hawaii EBT Card Balance.

 

Illinois

Illinois has been approved to issue extra SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is Illinois issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Illinois has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 1 million Illinois households will receive extra food stamp benefits in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Illinois Emergency Allotment benefits will begin distribution on December 21, 2022.

SNAP EBT Cardholders can expect to receive their extra food stamp benefits for December 2022 on the following schedule:

SNAP Deposit Date EA Deposit Date (December 2022)
December 1, 2022 (Case Numbers 1-4) December 21, 2022
December 1, 2022 (Case Numbers 5-9) December 22, 2022
December 2, 2022 – December 3, 2022 December 23, 2022
December 4, 2022 December 24, 2022
December 5, 2022 – December 6, 2022 December 25, 2022
December 7, 2022 December 26, 2022
December 8, 2022 – December 9, 2022 December 27, 2022
December 10, 2022 December 28, 2022
December 13, 2022 – December 20, 2022 December 29, 2022

Are new Illinois SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Illinois SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment (EA) SNAP benefits the 1-business day after they are approved.

All December EA benefits will be distributed to Illinois EBT Cards by January 6, 2023.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Illinois EBT Card Balance.

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Kansas

Kansas has been approved to issue extra SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is Kansas issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Kansas has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Approximately 63,000 Kansas households will receive extra food stamp benefits in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Kansas Emergency Allotment benefits will begin distribution on January 22, 2023 and continue through January 31, 2023.

Are new Kansas SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Kansas SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment (EA) SNAP benefits in December 2022.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Kansas EBT Card Balance.

 

Louisiana 

The USDA extended Emergency Allotment (EA) Benefits for Louisiana households through December.

Is Louisiana issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Louisiana has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 435,000 Louisiana households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Louisiana Emergency Allotment (EA) SNAP benefits will be issued on the following dates:

  • December 3, 2022
  • December 10, 2022
  • December 17, 2022
  • December 22, 2022
  • December 29, 2022

All Louisiana households can expect to have their extra food stamp benefits available on their Louisiana EBT Card by Friday, December 30, 2022.

Are new Louisiana SNAP recipients eligible for extra food stamp benefits?

Yes, any new Louisiana SNAP recipients approved in December will receive Emergency Allotment benefits. Benefits will be distributed to new SNAP households as they are approved for food assistance.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Louisiana EBT Card Balance.

 

Maine

The USDA has approved Maine for Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits in December.

Is Maine issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Maine has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 93,317 Maine households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Maine SNAP EBT Cardholders can expect to have their Emergency Allotment benefits issued on December 9, 2022. Benefits will be available on your Maine EBT Card by Saturday, December 10th 2022.

Are new Maine SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Maine SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits. Households that apply for food assistance in December, but are approved after December 9th, will receive their extra food stamp benefits manually once they are approved.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Maine EBT Card Balance.

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Maryland

Maryland has been approved to issue extra SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is Maryland issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Maryland has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 347,310 Maryland households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Maryland SNAP EBT Cardholders can expect to receive their extra food stamp benefits on their normal SNAP EBT deposit payment date between December 4th and December 23rd.

Are new Maryland SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Maryland SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits as they are approved.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Maryland EBT Card Balance.

 

Massachusetts

Massachusetts has been approved to issue extra SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is Massachusetts issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Massachusetts has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 625,956 Massachusetts households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Massachusetts SNAP EBT Cardholders can expect to receive their extra food stamp benefits on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Are new Massachusetts SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Massachusetts SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits as they are approved.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Massachusetts EBT Card Balance.

 

Michigan

Michigan has been approved to issue extra SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is Michigan issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Michigan has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Approximately 683,670 Michigan households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Michigan food stamp EBT cardholders can expect to receive their extra food stamp benefits staggered over a 10-day period beginning on December 17, 2022

All current Michigan SNAP households should have their extra food stamp benefits by Tuesday, December 26, 2022.

Are new Michigan SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Michigan SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits during the first week of January 2023.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Michigan EBT Card Balance.

 

New Hampshire

New Hampshire has been approved to issue extra SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is New Hampshire issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, New Hampshire has been approved to distribute Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 35,330 New Hampshire households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

New Hampshire SNAP EBT Cardholders can expect to receive their extra food stamp benefits on December 1st, December 16th, and January 20th.

Are new New Hampshire SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new New Hampshire SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits by January 20, 2023.

Want to know if you received your extra EBT benefits? Check your New Hampshire EBT Card Balance.

 

New Jersey

New Jersey has been approved to issue extra SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is New Jersey issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, New Jersey has been approved to distribute Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 385,000 New Jersey households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

New Jersey SNAP EBT Cardholders can expect to receive their extra food stamp benefits on their regular food stamps deposit date between December 1, 2022 through December 5, 2022.

Are new New Jersey SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new New Jersey SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits within 3-days of being approved for food stamps.

Want to know if you received your extra EBT benefits? Check your New Jersey EBT Card Balance.

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New Mexico

New Mexico has been approved to issue extra SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is New Mexico issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, New Mexico has been approved to distribute Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 258,511 New Mexico households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

New Mexico SNAP EBT Cardholders can expect to receive their extra food stamp benefits on their regular food stamps deposit date between December 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.

Are new New Mexico SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new New Mexico SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits within 3-days of being approved for food stamps.

Want to know if you received your extra EBT benefits? Check your New Mexico EBT Card Balance.

 

New York

New York has been approved to issue extra SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is New York issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, New York has been approved to distribute Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 1.6 million New York households will receive extra NY food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

New York City SNAP EBT Cardholders can expect to receive their extra food stamp benefits from the following dates:

  • December 13th to December 27th

Benefits will be available on your NYC EBT Card the following business day. 

For New York State EBT Cardholders, you can expect to receive your extra food stamp benefits the following dates:

  • December 12th to December 15th
  • December 18th to December 22nd

Benefits will be available on your New York EBT Card the following business day.

Are new New York SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new New York SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits within 3 days of being approved for food stamps.

Want to know if you received your extra EBT benefits? Check your New York EBT Card Balance.

 

North Carolina

North Carolina has been approved to issue extra SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is North Carolina issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, North Carolina has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 780,063 North Carolina households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

North Carolina SNAP EBT Cardholders can expect to receive their extra food stamp benefits between December 22, 2022 and December 31, 2022.

NC Emergency Allotment benefits will be sent out to North Carolina SNAP EBT cardholders over a 10-day period on:

  • 22nd of December
  • 23rd of December
  • 24th of December
  • 25th of December
  • 26th of December
  • 27th of December
  • 28th of December
  • 29th of December
  • 30th of December
  • 31st of December

Are new North Carolina SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new North Carolina SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits.

North Carolina SNAP Applications approved from December 1st to the 21st will receive their extra SNAP benefits between December 22, 2022 and December 31, 2022.

North Carolina SNAP Application approved from December 22nd to the 31st will receive their extra SNAP food stamps between January 2, 2023 and January 6, 2023.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your North Carolina EBT Card Balance.

 

Ohio

The USDA has approved Ohio for Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits in December.

Is Ohio issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Ohio has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Approximately 675,309 Ohio households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Ohio SNAP EBT Cardholders will not receive their Emergency Allotment benefits with their regular food stamps deposit. All EA benefits will be issued on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. They will be available on your Ohio EBT Card the following business day.

Are new Ohio SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Ohio SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits. New Ohio food stamp recipients approved after December 21st will have their Emergency Allotment manually submitted by a caseworker one-business day after they are approved for benefits.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Ohio EBT Card Balance.

 

Oklahoma

Oklahoma has approved for Emergency Allotment (EA) SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is Oklahoma issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Oklahoma has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Approximately 317,753 Oklahoma households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Oklahoma SNAP EBT Cardholders can expect to receive their extra food stamp benefits between December 10, 2022 and December 15, 2022.

EA benefits will be issued to Oklahoma SNAP households on a daily basis and separate from regular benefits.

Emergency Allotment benefits will be available on your OK EBT Card the following business day.

Are new Oklahoma SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Oklahoma SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits. New Oklahoma food stamp recipients will receive their Emergency Allotment two-business days after they are approved for benefits.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Oklahoma EBT Card Balance.

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Oregon

Oregon has been approved to issue extra SNAP food stamps benefits in December by the USDA.

Is Oregon issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Oregon has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 425,960 Oregon households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Oregon food stamp EBT cardholders can expect to receive their extra food stamp benefits in three waves. All current Oregon Food Stamps recipients will receive their extra SNAP benefits on December 12th.

Any SNAP Cases added since December 12th will receive their benefits on December 29th. 

The last wave will be on January 3rd which will include any missed cases or new recipients since December 31st.

Are new Oregon SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Oregon SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits by January 3, 2023.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Oregon EBT Card Balance.

 

Pennsylvania

The USDA has approved Pennsylvania for Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits in December.

Is Pennsylvania issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Pennsylvania has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 1 million Pennsylvania households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Pennsylvania food stamp recipients can expect to receive their Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, December 16, 2022
  • Thursday, December 17, 2022
  • Friday, December 20, 2022
  • Saturday, December 21, 2022
  • Tuesday, December 22, 2022
  • Wednesday, December 23, 2022
  • Thursday, December 24, 2022
  • Tuesday, December 28, 2022
  • Tuesday, December 29, 2022
  • Wednesday, December 30, 2022

Benefits will be available for use on the Pennsylvania EBT Card the following business day.

For any eligible SNAP households that did not receive their EA benefits on December 30th, they will be sent out on February 10, 2023.

Are new Pennsylvania SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Pennsylvania SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits. New Pennsylvania SNAP recipients will receive their extra food stamp benefits by February 10, 2023.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Pennsylvania EBT Card Balance.

 

Rhode Island

The USDA has approved Rhode Island for Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits in December.

Is Rhode Island issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Rhode Island has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Approximately 84,310 Rhode Island households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Rhode Island SNAP EBT Cardholders can expect to receive their extra food stamp benefits on December 3, 2022

Benefits will be available for use on the Rhode Island EBT Card the following business day on Monday, December 5th 2022. 

They will be sent out separately from your regular SNAP benefits.

Are new Rhode Island SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Rhode Island SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits. Rhode Island SNAP recipients approved after December 3, 2022 will receive their extra food stamp benefits on a weekly basis.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Rhode Island EBT Card Balance.

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South Carolina

South Carolina has been approved to issue extra SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is South Carolina issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, South Carolina has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 302,582 South Carolina households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

South Carolina will issue extra food stamp benefits to current SNAP households during their regular EBT deposit date schedule. 

Benefits will start being deposited to South Carolina EBT Cards on December 1, 2022. All December EA Deposits will be completed by December 19, 2022.

The first EA benefits for new SC SNAP households will be deposited on December 2, 2022.

Are new South Carolina SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new South Carolina SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits. 

South Carolina will issue new food stamp recipients their extra Emergency Allotment benefits on a daily basis between December 1st and 31st.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your South Carolina EBT Card Balance.

 

Texas

The USDA has approved Texas for Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits in December.

Is Texas issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Texas has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 1.4 million Texas households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Texas SNAP EBT Cardholders can expect to receive their extra food stamp benefits on a staggered basis between Monday, December 5th and Monday, December 12th.

The Texas Emergency Allotment issuance start date is set for December 5, 2022.

Are new Texas SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Texas SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits once they have been approved.

Want to know if you received your extra EBT benefits? Check your Texas EBT Card Balance.

 

Utah

The USDA has approved Utah for Emergency Allotment (EA) SNAP benefits in December.

Is Utah issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Utah has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Approximately 75,256 Utah households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Utah SNAP EBT Cardholders will not receive their Emergency Allotment benefits with their regular food stamps deposit. All EA benefits will be issued on Saturday, December 31, 2022. They will be available on your Utah EBT Card the following business day.

Are new Utah SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Utah SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits. New Utah food stamp recipients approved after December 30th will have their Emergency Allotment manually submitted by a caseworker one-business day after they are approved for benefits.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Utah EBT Card Balance.

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Vermont 

The USDA has approved Vermont for Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits in December.

Is Vermont issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Vermont has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 41,146 Vermont households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Vermont SNAP EBT Cardholders can expect to receive their extra food stamp benefits on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Benefits will be available for use on the Vermont EBT Card the following business day.

Are new Vermont SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Vermont SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits. Vermont SNAP recipients will receive their extra food stamp benefits by Friday, January 13, 2023.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Vermont EBT Card Balance.

 

Virginia

Virginia has been approved to issue extra SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is Virginia issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Virginia has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Approximately 460,000 Virginia households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Virginia will deposit Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits to EBT Cards on December 16, 2022. Benefits will be available for use on your VA EBT Card the following business day on Saturday, December 17th.

Are new Virginia SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Virginia SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits as they are approved.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Virginia EBT Card Balance.

 

West Virginia

West Virginia has been approved to issue extra SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is West Virginia issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, West Virginia has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 166,515 West Virginia households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

West Virginia will begin issuing extra food stamp benefits to EBT Cards on December 7, 2022. All Emergency Allotment benefits are expected to be in your WV EBT Card account by Wednesday, January 11th 2023.

Are new West Virginia SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new West Virginia SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits as they are approved. All Emergency Allotment benefits will be deposited by January 11, 2023.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your West Virginia EBT Card Balance.

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin has been approved to issue extra SNAP benefits in December by the USDA.

Is Wisconsin issuing extra SNAP benefits in December 2022?

Yes, Wisconsin has been approved to distribute emergency allotment SNAP benefits in December 2022. Over 351,759 Wisconsin households will receive extra food stamp benefits through P-SNAP in December.

When will I receive my extra food stamp benefits?

Wisconsin will begin issuing extra food stamp benefits to EBT Cards on December 17, 2022. All Emergency Allotment benefits are expected to be deposited by Saturday, February 11th 2023.

Are new Wisconsin SNAP recipients eligible for Emergency Allotment?

Yes, any new Wisconsin SNAP recipients approved during December will receive Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits as they are approved. All Emergency Allotment benefits should be deposited by February 11, 2023.

Want to know if you received your extra SNAP EBT benefits? Check your Wisconsin EBT Card Balance.

Food Stamps Increase 12.5% for SNAP EBT Cardholders October 2022

Food Stamps Increase in October 2022

Attention SNAP recipients – food stamp benefits will be increasing by 12.5% beginning on October 1, 2022. This is an effort to mitigate the rising prices of food and grocery items due to inflation.

As a result, there will also be changes to the food stamps eligibility income limits, resource deductions, and much more.

To get all the new maximum benefit amounts for 2022-2023, read our newest article with all the information on the Food Stamps Increase for October 2022.

P-EBT Benefit Increase & Expansion for 2022

As of February 22, 2021, the Biden Administration passed a law to increase Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits by 15% to help fight childhood hunger.

Previously, the P-EBT program was capped at $5.86 per child per school day. In addition, many households have had issues claiming their P-EBT benefits. The 15% increase to the P-EBT Program will tackle the problem of food insecurity among children during the school year.

To learn more about P-EBT benefits and to see if you qualify, check out our article here.

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Extra SNAP Food Stamps in December 2022

We hope this post about the extra SNAP EBT benefits being issued in December 2022 was helpful to you. If you have any questions about Emergency Allotment benefits, please let us know in the comments section below. We are here to help you!

Want to know if you will receiving extra food stamps in January? Read our article to find out if your state is approved for extra SNAP benefits for January 2023.

Still haven’t received your Emergency Allotment SNAP benefits for November?

Check out our article on the Emergency Allotment benefits for November 2022. You can also contact your state’s food stamp office or SNAP case worker.

Did you know that you can qualify for exclusive discounts and savings as an EBT Cardholder? Check out our list of EBT Discounts by State to find out more!

Are you in need of some extra help this holiday season? Check out our guide on Free Christmas Gifts for Low Income Families in 2022.

Carrie Brenner

Carrie is a lead writer and editor for Food Stamps Now. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Salisbury University. Carrie specializes in content creation, website development, graphic design, SEO and content strategy for Food Stamps Now. She is passionate about helping low income Americans access the resources and information to improve their quality of life.

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