SNAP is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
SNAP formerly known as food stamps
SNAP provides food purchasing assistance to low income households
SNAP is administered at the state level
Each state and U.S. territory has its own monthly schedule for when payments are made
SNAP payments are now made with Electronic Benefits Transfer cards
Most states payment dates are staggered throughout the month based on SNAP case numbers, last names or Social Security numbers and schedule is mostly the same every month