Food stamps: Maine recipients to see monthly payments worth average of $168 in three days

Those who receive food stamps in Maine will begin to see their monthly benefits to help pay for groceries as soon as three days from now.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the Pine Tree State distributes benefits to eligible residents from Aug. 10 through Aug. 14 this month, with the payments being distributed by date of birth during that period.

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Maine residents born on days ending in 0 or 9 will get their benefits on Aug. 10, while those born on days ending in 1 or 8 will see their benefits on Aug. 11, those born on days ending in 2 or 3 getting their benefits on Aug. 12, those born on days ending in 4 or 7 receiving their benefits on Aug. 13, and those born on days ending in 5 or 6 seeing their monthly benefits on Aug. 14.

The benefit amount for residents on the food stamp program is dependent on several factors, but the average monthly benefit per household in Maine is $168, with the state recording that approximately 161,800 people, or 12% of the population, receive assistance paying for food via SNAP.

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In order to qualify for food stamps benefits in Pine Tree State, a person may make a maximum annual income of $26,973 for a household of one or $65,009 for a household of five. The maximum income requirements for other household sizes vary and are available on the state’s website.

Mainer residents in the program may use their benefits via their EBT card to buy groceries along with seeds, but they may not be used for prepared meals. Further information on eligible items for the food stamp program can be found on the state’s website.