Montana’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is in its final days of distributing April payments, worth up to $1,751, to eligible households across the state. The distribution, which began on the second of the month, spans five days, with payments being made according to various identifiers such as SNAP case number, account number, Social Security number, or last name.

To qualify for SNAP in Montana, households must meet specific income criteria. For instance, a single-person household must have a net monthly income under $1,215, while an eight-person household must earn less than $4,214 per month. These payments are automatically loaded onto electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards, which can be used at approved locations including farmers markets and grocery stores.

The amount of SNAP benefits a household receives is determined by its size. Single-person households receive up to $291 per month, while larger households, such as those with eight members, may receive up to $1,751 monthly. Additional funds are allocated for households exceeding eight members, with $219 added for each extra person.

SNAP, established through the 1964 Food Stamp Act as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society programs, aims to alleviate hunger and improve nutrition among low-income individuals and families. The program operates nationwide, including in Washington, D.C., albeit with variations in eligibility criteria and benefit amounts across states.

As Montana wraps up its April SNAP distribution, recipients are reminded to utilize their benefits before the conclusion of the payment period on Saturday.