The income limit is the most important food stamps (SNAP) eligibility requirement in Alabama. In this post, In this post, we are going to walk you through the 2023 income limit for Alabama food stamps, including how to calculate how much you will receive in SNAP benefits if approved.
Additionally, we will provide information on how to apply for food stamps in Alabama.
Lastly, we will answer the most frequently asked questions about SNAP benefits in Alabama.
Table of Contents:
- Food Stamps in Alabama
- Who is Eligible for Food Stamps in Alabama
- 2023 Income Limit for Alabama Food Stamps
- How to Apply for Food Stamps in Alabama
- Food Stamps in Alabama FAQs
Food Stamps in Alabama
SNAP (also known as food stamps) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families in Alabama.
In Alabama, the SNAP program is run by the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR).
Once you are approved, SNAP benefits are provided on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, that is used as a debit card.
EBT cards are accepted at most grocery stores, some farmers’ markets, convenience, big box stores, and some online stores, like Walmart and Amazon.
SNAP benefits generally cannot be used to buy prepared foods, vitamins, alcohol/tobacco, and non-food items (like soap or toothpaste).
Who is Eligible for Food Stamps in Alabama?
To be eligible for SNAP in Alabama, a household must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be a citizen or legal immigrant
- Must be an Alabama resident
- Your household income must be less than the food stamps income limits for your household size (see chart below)
- With some exceptions, you must work or participate in an employment and training program
- For most households, resources must be under $2,750 to qualify for SNAP or $4,250 in countable resources if at least one member of the household is age 60 or older, or is disabled
Senior SNAP
If you are age 60 and older, you may be eligible for Senior SNAP in Alabama.
Click here to access the Senior SNAP page to learn more about this program.
2023 Income Limit for Alabama Food Stamps
To qualify for SNAP in Alabama, your household income must not exceed 130 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
You can find out if you may qualify by using the 2023/2024 table below.
Income limits vary according to household size.
Households that contain no elderly or disabled individuals must meet both the gross (income before deduction) and the net income (income after allowable deductions) limits.
However, households that contain an elderly (age 60 or over) individual or a disabled individual must meet only the net income limits.
See the table below for both the net and gross income limits according to household size.
| Alabama SNAP Income Eligibility Standards for Fiscal Year 2024 | ||
| Effective October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 | ||
| Household Size | Monthly Gross Income (130% of FPL) |
Monthly Net Income (100% of FPL) |
| 1 | $1,580 | $1,215 |
| 2 | $2,137 | $1,644 |
| 3 | $2,694 | $2,072 |
| 4 | $3,250 | $2,500 |
| 5 | $3,807 | $2,929 |
| 6 | $4,364 | $3,357 |
| 7 | $4,921 | $3,785 |
| 8 | $5,478 | $4,214 |
| Each Additional Household Member: Add | $557 | $429 |
How to Apply for Food Stamps in Alabama
There are multiple ways you can apply for food stamps in Alabama.
Option 1 – Apply Online
The easiest way to apply for SNAP benefits is online through the Alabama MyDHR portal.
Log on to https://mydhr.alabama.gov/ and select “Apply for Assistance.”
If you do not have an account, click on the “Don’t have a MyDHR Account?” link for instructions on how to set up an account.
For help in creating a MyDHR account, see our post on How to Create My Alabama DHR Account.
If you are having trouble logging into your MyDHR account, see our guide on
My Alabama DHR Account Login Help.
Option 2 – Apply by Mail or Fax an Application
To apply by mail or fax, download the SNAP application here.
Once you have completed the application, you can submit it by mail or fax.
Instructions on how to do so are included in the application.
Also, you can request an application to be mailed to you by calling 1-833-822-2202.
Option 3 – Apply in Person
If you are unable to apply online or by mail, the DHR has offices statewide to assist you with the application process.
Click here to find your local office.
Food Stamps in Alabama FAQs
Here are the most frequently asked questions about Alabama Food Stamps:
What is the Phone Number for Alabama Food Stamps?
If you need help applying for food stamps in Alabama or have further questions about how the SNAP program works, call Customer Call Center at 1-833-822-2202.
How Much Will I Receive in Alabama Food Stamps?
If you are approved for food stamps in Alabama, how much in benefits you get partly depends on the:
- Number of people in your household,
- The total amount of your household’s income, and
- U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Thrifty Food Plan.
The Thrifty Food Plan is a government estimate of how much it costs to provide a household with nutritious, low-cost meals.
In Alabama, the average monthly SNAP amount per person is approximately $242.
| Maximum SNAP Benefit Amount by Household Size for Fiscal Year 2024 | |
| Effective October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 | |
| Household Size | Maximum SNAP Benefit Allotment |
| 1 | $291 |
| 2 | $535 |
| 3 | $766 |
| 4 | $973 |
| 5 | $1,155 |
| 6 | $1,386 |
| 7 | $1,532 |
| 8 | $1,751 |
| Each Additional Household Member: Add | $219 |
To find out how much you are likely to get in Alabama SNAP if approved, use the calculator below.
In the example provided below, we are using a family of 6 to demonstrate how to calculate your food stamps amount.
How Alabama Food Stamps Calculator
Here’s how to calculate how much a family of 6 will get in SNAP benefits.
First, we need to start with the household income.
If you have a countable net income, multiply your net monthly income by 0.3 (30 percent).
Round up this amount to the nearest dollar.
Next, take this amount and subtract it from the maximum benefit level for a household of your size.
From the table above, the maximum a household of 6 could receive in food stamps is $1,339
The result is the monthly food stamps benefits for a family of 6.
Here’s an example:
Example: John and his family of six (6) have $1,700 in net income after allowable deductions.
To determine the family’s SNAP benefits, take 30% of the “net income” (30% of $1,700) and subtract it from the maximum benefit, as follows:
$1,700 Net Income for John’s family
x .30 (Multiply by 30%)
$510 Countable Income
$1,386 Maximum SNAP for 6 persons
-$510 Countable income (round up)
$876 Monthly SNAP benefits for John’s family
When are Alabama EBT benefits deposited?
Alabama food stamps benefits are deposited on your AL EBT Card over 20 days each calendar month (4th-23rd). Your AL EBT Deposit Date varies based on the last 2-digits of your case number.
Here is the Alabama SNAP EBT Deposit Schedule for 2023:
| The last 2-digits of your Case Number ends in: | SNAP Benefits are available on the: |
| 00-04 | 4th of the month |
| 05-09 | 5th of the month |
| 10-14 | 6th of the month |
| 15-19 | 7th of the month |
| 20-24 | 8th of the month |
| 25-29 | 9th of the month |
| 30-34 | 10th of the month |
| 35-39 | 11th of the month |
| 40-44 | 12th of the month |
| 45-49 | 13th of the month |
| 50-54 | 14th of the month |
| 55-59 | 15th of the month |
| 60-64 | 16th of the month |
| 65-69 | 17th of the month |
| 70-74 | 18th of the month |
| 75-79 | 19th of the month |
| 80-84 | 20th of the month |
| 85-89 | 21st of the month |
| 90-94 | 22nd of the month |
| 95-99 | 23rd of the month |
Why didn’t I get my Alabama Food Stamp benefits this month?
If you did not receive your Alabama SNAP benefits deposit this month, there are a few reasons why that may have happened.
They include:
- You failed to renew your benefits or submit the renewal documentation on-time
- You’re classified as an ABAWD and did not meet the stated work requirements
- Your benefits have been cut off due to suspicion of fraud on your EBT account
We suggest that you contact your local DHR office if you did not receive your benefits. They will be able to give you more information about why this happened.
Are there any fees for using the Alabama EBT Card?
There is never a charge for using your card to buy food. However, any Bank surcharges (if any) for using cash machines will be taken from your account.
How Many People are on Food Stamps in Alabama?
| Number of People on Food Stamps in Alabama | |||
| As of September 2022 | |||
| September 2021 | September 2022 | Change | |
| Number of People | 763,754 | 774,378 | 1.4% |
| Number of Households | 375,031 | 387,394 | 3.3% |
| Total Benefits ($) | $183,714,826.00 | $152,022,504.00 | -17.3% |
United States Food Stamps Statistics for January 2023:
| Number of People on Food Stamps in The United States | |||
| As of September 2022 | |||
| September 2021 | September 2022 | Change | |
| Number of People | 40,846,833 | 41,665,296 | 2.0% |
| Number of Households | 21,402,558 | 21,907,553 | 2.4% |
| Total Benefits ($) | $9,117,810,630.00 | $9,338,989,005.00 | 2.4% |
What stores accept Alabama EBT online for delivery?
Currently, there are 15 stores that accept Alabama EBT Cards or P-EBT benefits online as payment.
You can use your AL EBT Card and food stamp benefits to purchase approved grocery items and have it delivered directly to your door.
However, your Alabama SNAP benefits cannot be use to pay for delivery fees.
Currently, the following stores accept Alabama food stamps and EBT Cards online:
- Aldi
- Amazon
- Food City
- Greer’s Cash Saver
- Hometown Market of Limestone County
- Kroger
- Marino’s Market
- Piggly Wiggly (Deatsville)
- Publix
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Target
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
- Wright’s Markets, Inc.
Income Limit for Alabama Food Stamps Summary
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