SNAP Benefit Amount Increases October 2023

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) income and benefit limits increased October 1, 2023.

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The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) annually evaluates SNAP’s income eligibility standards, the maximum thrifty food plan, and the minimum benefit amount. These mass grant changes will benefit all SNAP recipients; SNAP benefit levels may increase as a result of these updates, and no one will experience a decrease in benefits. 

Income Limits

Here are the SNAP income limits beginning October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024: 

Household Size/Maximum Gross Monthly Income

1 /$2,430 

2/$3,288 

3/$4,144 

4/$5,000 

5 /$5,858 

6/$6,714 

7/$7,570 

8 /$8,428 

9 /$9,286 

10 /$10,144 

Each additional member /+$858 

Maximum SNAP Benefits

There is no change to the minimum benefit this year; the minimum benefit remains $23 through September 30, 2024. 

The Maximum Thrifty Food Plan is the maximum amount of SNAP benefits a household can receive.  Below are the changes to the Maximum Thrifty Food Plan through September 30, 2024:

Household Size/Maximum Thrifty Food Plan

1 /$291 

2 /$535 

3 /$766 

4 /$973 

5 /$1,155 

6 /$1,386 

7 /$1,532 

8 /$1,751 

9 /$1,970 

10 /$2,189 

Each Additional Member /$219 

Apply for SNAP

  • Online: Apply for or renew SNAP benefits online by using COMPASS. 

NewsHeidi Winkler