Are We Getting Extra Food Stamps in November 2022?

Several states are still issuing extra food stamps in November 2022! Since the federal government extended the federal health order in October, these benefits are still available to users in certain states.

Let’s explore who is getting extra benefits and when.

UPDATE: These states are getting extra EBT in December!

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You should get extra food stamps in November due to the COLA.

The new cost of living increase for food stamps technically began October 1, but some states issue their benefits on a delayed schedule. If you didn’t see the COLA increase last month, you should see it this month!

The cost of living adjustment happens every year to help benefits keep pace with inflation. Since we’ve had a high rate of inflation this year, benefits are also increasing by quite a bit.

According to the USDA, the maximum benefits have increased to these amounts: 

The minimum benefit for the 48 states and DC will increase to $23. The minimum in all other areas will also increase. 

Of course, these are the maximum and minimum amounts. The amount you actually receive will depend on your location, income, and household size, as well as whether or not your state is still issuing emergency allotment waivers.

Some states will distribute extra food stamps through the EA.

The Emergency Allotment program, which was authorized at the start of the pandemic, is still going strong! This program issues extra food stamps in certain states.

Please remember that states have until the 15th of the month to submit their paperwork, so this list will not be complete until the middle of the month. Be sure to check back for updates if your state is not listed yet!

How long will the increase in food stamps last?

The emergency allotment waivers will continue to be available to participating states until at least 30 days after the federal public health declaration regarding COVID-19 expires. That declaration was just renewed in October 2022, so it will not expire until mid-January 2023.

The government has promised that states will have at least 60 days notice before the end of the order in order to prepare for the transition, so we should know by mid-November if the order will be allowed to expire in January.

When either the state or federal government ends the public health emergency, states will be allowed to issue one final transition month of benefits before going back to the usual lower amount. If the order expires in January, the final month of increased benefits will be in February 2023.

Unfortunately, we do not know if that declaration will be renewed again or if it will expire at that time.

What states are getting extra food stamps in November 2023?

Dozens of states have already been approved to issue extra benefits in November 2022. We have a list below that includes their expected disbursement dates.

You’ll notice that the dates are different for each state. That’s because the state can choose when to send those extra benefits. Some do it all at once, others use a staggered schedule. Some issue it at the same time as the regular benefits, others don’t. Some even send their benefits a month after they receive approval. It really just depends on what state you live in.

The following list of states have been approved and their paperwork has been filed with the USDA, so we know that they will be issuing extra food stamps in November.

• Alabama (Nov 1)
• California (Nov 26)
• Colorado (Nov 5-11)
• Connecticut (Nov 16)
• Delaware (Nov 22)
• Guam (Nov 18)
• Hawaii (Nov 14)
• Illinois (Nov 21-29)
• Kansas (Nov 21-30)
• Louisiana (Nov 5 – Dec 3)
• Maine (unsure)
• Maryland (Nov 4-23)
• Massachusetts (Nov 2)
• Michigan (Nov 12-21)
• Minnesota (Nov 8-30)
• Nevada (Nov 15)
• New Hampshire (Nov 3 & 18)
• New Jersey (Nov 1-5)
• New Mexico (Nov 1-30)
• New York (uncertain)
• North Carolina (Nov 22 – Dec 1)
• Ohio (Nov 21)
• Oklahoma (Nov 10-15)
• Oregon (Nov 10)
• Pennsylvania (Nov 16-30)
• Rhode Island (Nov 3)
• South Carolina (Nov 1-19)
• Texas (Nov 3-10)
• Utah (Nov 26)
• Vermont (Nov 14)
• Virgin Islands (Nov 19)
• Virginia (Nov 16)
• Washington (regular issuance)
• Washington DC (regular issuance date)
• West Virginia (Nov 2)
• Wisconsin (Nov 19)

Which states MAY be getting extra food stamps in November 2022?

Of course, since states have until mid-November to submit their paperwork, there are some areas we are not sure about yet. We’ll update this list as we find out more information about each of these states.

Here are the areas we’re not sure about yet:

The Virgin Islands and Guam usually file their paperwork later in the month, so we will update on those when we hear more information.

Which states are not getting extra food stamps in November 2022?

The following states will NOT receive extra benefits in November 2022 because they have already ended their state emergency health declaration.

• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• North Dakota
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Wyoming

Why do some states get extra food stamps and not others?

States that still have an active public health emergency declaration in their state can still issue extra food stamps under the Emergency Allotment waivers. These will continue until either the federal government or that state government ends their emergency declaration related to COVID-19.

Unfortunately for some residents, many states have ended their health declaration already. That’s why some states have not issued extra benefits since 2020.

States that have continued to renew their state declaration are eligible to continue disbursing the extra benefits.

Are we getting extra next month, too?

We always update our EA list with the most up-to-date information. If you’re getting extra in December, this is the place to look.

What about P-EBT?

If you have a child in your household who ordinarily receives free or reduced-cost meals at school, they may be eligible for P-EBT benefits as well. Check our P-EBT Guide and Schedule for more information.

Nicole Thelin

Nicole is the founder and lead researcher of Low Income Relief. After a personal experience with poverty and homelessness following her husband's sudden medical discharge from the U.S. Army, Nicole discovered the life-changing impact of community resources. This experience ignited her passion for empowering others to navigate similar crises. Nicole launched her writing career at age 16, working for various newspapers and publications. Her commitment to in-depth research and accessible content has been recognized by Google for Publishers and other industry leaders. For over 20 years, she has applied her investigative skills to uncover the most helpful, up-to-date information on benefits programs and community resources, ensuring Low Income Relief maintains the most extensive resource databases available.