Missouri will send its final payment for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Thursday.
Thursday is the last day SNAP benefits recipients will receive their direct payments after beginning June 1.
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Approximately 657,900 people from Missouri, or 11% of the population, receive food stamps. The average payment per household member per month is $177.
In Missouri, the maximum amount a recipient can receive is $281 for a household of one and $4,223 for a household of 20. After 20, the program adds a maximum of $211 for each additional member.
Those who applied and were approved for SNAP benefits will see the amount transferred to a prepaid electronic benefit transfer card. The EBT card works like a debit card that can be used at grocery stores and farmers markets or some retailers online, and the money is intended for purchasing healthy foods.
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The number of recipients across all states will vary. Typically, states with bigger populations or states with higher poverty rates see a larger number of SNAP recipients.
SNAP benefits are calculated based on household income and size. The recipient's household income generally must be at or below 130% of the poverty line. In fiscal 2023, the poverty line used to calculate SNAP benefits is $1,920 a month.