Which state has the most EBT users?! One of the most surprising things we’ve discovered during our research on EBT Statistics for 2022 was which states have the most food stamps users! If you’ve ever wondered how many people are getting EBT in your area, or which states are most reliant on these benefits, we’ve got the answers you’re looking for!
What is EBT?
EBT stands for Electronic Benefits Transfer. It’s the electronic system that is used to deliver funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (cash benefits) programs.
People who are eligible and apply for these programs receive an EBT card, which is automatically loaded with the funds every month. As a result, these benefits are often called EBT benefits.
What state has the most EBT users?
In March 2022, California had the most EBT users, with 2,514,172 households receiving benefits, of California’s 39.5 million population.
The top five states with the most EBT users (as of March 2022) include:
- California (2,514,172 households)
- New York (1,604,000 households)
- Texas (1,251,653 households)
- Pennsylvania (1,005,712 households)
- North Carolina (871,632 households)
What state has the least EBT users?
Wyoming has the least EBT users, with total 16,357 users, of Wyoming’s 578,759 population.
The top five states with the least EBT users (as of March 2022) include:
- Wyoming (16,357 households)
- New Hampshire (33,082 households)
- Alaska (37,000 households)
- Delaware (58,227 households)
- Kansas (63,000 households)
EBT Use by State
Of course, we went in depth to determine which states have the most EBT users. For a full state-by-state list, see our breakdown below.
Most of this information was gleaned from each state’s recent COVID-19 Emergency Allotment Waivers that are filed with the USDA each month.
Alabama
Alabama sent emergency allotment benefits to 371,677 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $167.20 to 371,509 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 372000 | $53,000,000 | $142.47 |
| May 2021 | 372000 | $53,000,000 | $142.47 |
| June 2021 | 366778 | $63,598,850 | $173.40 |
| July 2021 | 366605 | $63,865,029 | $174.21 |
| August 2021 | 367798 | $64,231,554 | $174.64 |
| September 2021 | 367798 | $64,231,554 | $174.64 |
| October 2021 | 370364 | $64,232,705 | $173.43 |
| November 2021 | 373168 | $64,784,980 | $173.61 |
| December 2021 | 374616 | $63,701,216 | $170.04 |
| January 2022 | 376229 | $63,806,071 | $169.59 |
| February 2022 | 375367 | $63,640,952 | $169.54 |
| March 2022 | 371677 | $65,322,392 | $175.75 |
Alaska
Alaska sent emergency allotment benefits to 37,000 households in April 2022. Alaska ranks third for the least EBT users by sheer number of the population. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $238.07 to 36,213 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 35000 | $8,100,770 | $231.45 |
| May 2021 | 35240 | $8,150,200 | $231.28 |
| June 2021 | 35480 | $8,300,010 | $233.93 |
| July 2021 | 35480 | $8,300,010 | $233.93 |
| August 2021 | 36100 | $8,300,950 | $229.94 |
| September 2021 | 36300 | $8,358,000 | $230.25 |
| October 2021 | 36390 | $8,868,000 | $243.69 |
| November 2021 | 36510 | $8,908,000 | $243.99 |
| December 2021 | 36680 | $8,940,000 | $243.73 |
| January 2022 | 36820 | $8,976,000 | $243.78 |
| February 2022 | 36820 | $8,976,000 | $243.78 |
| March 2022 | 37,000 | $8,987,500 | $242.91 |
Arizona
Arizona sent emergency allotment benefits to 354,354 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $182.63 to 348,638 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 231,680 | $52,522,330 | $226.70 |
| May 2021 | 432,210 | $74,408,338 | $172.16 |
| June 2021 | 414,636 | $71,614,572 | $172.72 |
| July 2021 | 387,623 | $67,324,353 | $173.69 |
| August 2021 | 375,964 | $65,748,607 | $174.88 |
| September 2021 | 326,036 | $57,029,366 | $174.92 |
| October 2021 | 341,211 | $59,561,139 | $174.56 |
| November 2021 | 319,562 | $56,309,368 | $176.20 |
| December 2021 | 322,354 | $57,847,576 | $179.45 |
| January 2022 | 328,202 | $59,807,998 | $182.23 |
| February 2022 | 342,397 | $64,397,551 | $188.08 |
| March 2022 | 354,354 | $66,581,229 | $187.89 |
Arkansas
Arkansas has not sent emergency allotment benefits to households since June 2021, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 114,098 | $23,956,843 | $209.97 |
| May 2021 | 114,098 | $23,956,843 | $209.97 |
| June 2021 | 114,098 | $23,956,843 | $209.97 |
California
California sent emergency allotment benefits to 2,514,172 households in March 2022. This state clearly has the most EBT users by sheer number. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $176.42 to 2,439,189 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 2,514,172 | $442,235,333 | $175.90 |
| May 2021 | 2,412,856 | $454,419,028 | $188.33 |
| June 2021 | 2,417,230 | $406,655,731 | $168.23 |
| July 2021 | 2,368,546 | $403,436,950 | $170.33 |
| August 2021 | 2,353,336 | $410,587,209 | $174.47 |
| September 2021 | 2,387,695 | $413,531,350 | $173.19 |
| October 2021 | 2,387,695 | $454,305,476 | $190.27 |
| November 2021 | 2,452,598 | $442,418,798 | $180.39 |
| December 2021 | 2,513,504 | $427,395,405 | $170.04 |
| January 2022 | 2,474,231 | $433,007,510 | $175.01 |
| February 2022 | 2,474,231 | $433,007,510 | $175.01 |
| March 2022 | 2,514,172 | $442,235,333 | $175.90 |
Colorado
Colorado sent emergency allotment benefits to 261,000 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $175.31 to 259,167 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 249,000 | $40,000,000 | $160.64 |
| May 2021 | 262,000 | $41,800,000 | $159.54 |
| June 2021 | 250,000 | $43,500,000 | $174.00 |
| July 2021 | 260,000 | $45,700,000 | $175.77 |
| August 2021 | 261,000 | $46,200,000 | $177.01 |
| September 2021 | 261,000 | $46,200,000 | $177.01 |
| October 2021 | 261,000 | $48,000,000 | $183.90 |
| November 2021 | 260,000 | $46,000,000 | $176.92 |
| December 2021 | 261,000 | $47,000,000 | $180.08 |
| January 2022 | 262,000 | $47,000,000 | $179.39 |
| February 2022 | 262,000 | $47,000,000 | $179.39 |
| March 2022 | 261,000 | $47,000,000 | $180.08 |
Connecticut
Connecticut sent emergency allotment benefits to 214,000 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $153.68 to 215,249 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 220,000 | $32,000,000 | $145.46 |
| May 2021 | 220,000 | $34,500,000 | $156.82 |
| June 2021 | 218,000 | $33,800,000 | $155.05 |
| July 2021 | 218,500 | $33,200,000 | $151.95 |
| August 2021 | 209,100 | $32,100,000 | $153.52 |
| September 2021 | 216,200 | $33,500,000 | $154.95 |
| October 2021 | 214,500 | $33,500,000 | $156.18 |
| November 2021 | 213,100 | $33,500,000 | $157.20 |
| December 2021 | 213,290 | $32,512,000 | $152.43 |
| January 2022 | 214,300 | $32,665,750 | $152.43 |
| February 2022 | 212,000 | $32,692,520 | $154.21 |
| March 2022 | 214,000 | $32,956,000 | $154.00 |
Delaware
Delaware sent emergency allotment benefits to 58,227 households in March 2022. Delaware ranks fourth for the least EBT users by number. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $188.69 to 56,055 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 52,984 | $9,969,640 | $188.16 |
| May 2021 | 55,835 | $10,156,616 | $181.90 |
| June 2021 | missing | ||
| July 2021 | 52,817 | $9,968,913 | $188.74 |
| August 2021 | 56,700 | $10,547,083 | $186.02 |
| September 2021 | 56,282 | $10,451,325 | $185.70 |
| October 2021 | 55,155 | $10,168,204 | $184.36 |
| November 2021 | 56,166 | $10,523,505 | $187.36 |
| December 2021 | 57,127 | $10,834,916 | $189.66 |
| January 2022 | 57,086 | $10,969,853 | $192.16 |
| February 2022 | 58,222 | $11,370,151 | $195.29 |
| March 2022 | 58,227 | $11,424,492 | $196.21 |
Florida
Florida has not sent emergency allotment benefits to households since July 2021, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 1,105,759 | $203,589,125 | $184.12 |
| May 2021 | 1,703,963 | $280,659,217 | $164.71 |
| June 2021 | 1,728,065 | $286,707,058 | $165.91 |
| July 2021 | 1,699,391 | $282,704,954 | $166.36 |
Georgia
Georgia sent emergency allotment benefits to 782,262 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $162.17 to 723,708 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 464,584 | $84,005,277 | $180.82 |
| May 2021 | 766,810 | $111,593,292 | $145.53 |
| June 2021 | 729,973 | $134,912,235 | $184.82 |
| July 2021 | 713,782 | $121,751,092 | $170.57 |
| August 2021 | 694,263 | $119,837,615 | $172.61 |
| September 2021 | 717,557 | $122,876,124 | $171.24 |
| October 2021 | 724,454 | $100,134,495 | $138.22 |
| November 2021 | 755,846 | $116,181,235 | $153.71 |
| December 2021 | 763,660 | $115,863,566 | $151.72 |
| January 2022 | 807,299 | $134,980,154 | $167.20 |
| February 2022 | 764,003 | $118,132,212 | $154.62 |
| March 2022 | 782,262 | $121,214,562 | $154.95 |
Hawaii
Hawaii sent emergency allotment benefits to 90,455 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $205.48 to 91,329 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 69,540 | $15,997,752 | $230.05 |
| May 2021 | 69,640 | $15,921,956 | $228.63 |
| June 2021 | 69,590 | $15,959,854 | $229.34 |
| July 2021 | 69,615 | $15,940,905 | $228.99 |
| August 2021 | 110,163 | $20,673,511 | $187.66 |
| September 2021 | 110,445 | $20,708,139 | $187.50 |
| October 2021 | 108,560 | $20,384,190 | $187.77 |
| November 2021 | 105,606 | $22,965,209 | $217.46 |
| December 2021 | 100,621 | $19,078,345 | $189.61 |
| January 2022 | 96,845 | $18,381,711 | $189.81 |
| February 2022 | 94,865 | $18,446,813 | $194.45 |
| March 2022 | 90,455 | $17,595,533 | $194.52 |
Idaho
Idaho has not sent emergency allotment benefits to households since January 2021, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| January 2021 | 42,984 | $7,681,471 | $178.71 |
| February 2021 | 42,667 | $7,761,620 | $181.91 |
| March 2021 | 42,367 | $7,875,911 | $185.90 |
Illinois
Illinois sent emergency allotment benefits to 1,035,219 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $162.59 to 942,476 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 541,724 | $101,720,049 | $187.77 |
| May 2021 | 1,012,907 | $157,642,404 | $155.63 |
| June 2021 | 998,143 | $154,077,089 | $154.36 |
| July 2021 | 947,592 | $151,284,158 | $159.65 |
| August 2021 | 944,150 | $151,776,596 | $160.75 |
| September 2021 | 926,463 | $147,151,864 | $158.83 |
| October 2021 | 950,327 | $153,879,572 | $161.92 |
| November 2021 | 941,035 | $151,952,325 | $161.47 |
| December 2021 | 988,522 | $158,623,237 | $160.47 |
| January 2022 | 994,864 | $163,102,226 | $163.94 |
| February 2022 | 1,028,765 | $167,799,656 | $163.12 |
| March 2022 | 1,035,219 | $169,052,258 | $163.12 |
Indiana
Indiana sent emergency allotment benefits to 259,537 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $154.05 to 248,012 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 179,873 | $38,660,759 | $214.93 |
| May 2021 | 275,223 | $42,076,558 | $152.88 |
| June 2021 | 270,381 | $41,485,806 | $153.43 |
| July 2021 | 258,860 | $40,381,140 | $160.00 |
| August 2021 | 252,270 | $38,780,476 | $153.73 |
| September 2021 | 255,958 | $39,137,632 | $152.91 |
| October 2021 | 247,455 | $35,670,711 | $144.15 |
| November 2021 | 248,010 | $35,649,917 | $143.74 |
| December 2021 | 246,477 | $35,392,204 | $143.59 |
| January 2022 | 236,216 | $34,159,926 | $144.61 |
| February 2022 | 245,881 | $35,701,865 | $144.20 |
| March 2022 | 259,537 | $36,437,904 | $140.40 |
Iowa
Iowa sent emergency allotment benefits to 141,862 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $195.05 to 136,445 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 100,037 | $22,053,599 | $220.45 |
| May 2021 | 142,869 | $21,915,313 | $153.39 |
| June 2021 | 139,304 | $27,274,378 | $195.79 |
| July 2021 | 138,273 | $27,265,593 | $197.19 |
| August 2021 | 137,662 | $27,236,506 | $197.85 |
| September 2021 | 136,277 | $26,988,204 | $198.04 |
| October 2021 | 138,696 | $26,450,197 | $190.71 |
| November 2021 | 140,294 | $27,106,214 | $193.21 |
| December 2021 | 140,666 | $27,195,264 | $193.33 |
| January 2022 | 139,508 | $27,048,097 | $193.88 |
| February 2022 | 141,894 | $28,196,219 | $198.71 |
| March 2022 | 141,862 | $29,511,584 | $208.03 |
Kansas
Kansas sent emergency allotment benefits to 63,000 households in March 2022. Kansas ranks fifth for least EBT users by number. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $231.60 to 63,000 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 63,000 | 14,591,000 | $231.60 |
| May 2021 | 63,000 | 14,591,000 | $231.60 |
| June 2021 | 63,000 | 14,591,000 | $231.60 |
| July 2021 | 63,000 | 14,591,000 | $231.60 |
| August 2021 | 63,000 | 14,591,000 | $231.60 |
| September 2021 | 63,000 | 14,591,000 | $231.60 |
| October 2021 | 63,000 | 14,591,000 | $231.60 |
| November 2021 | 63,000 | 14,591,000 | $231.60 |
| December 2021 | 63,000 | 14,591,000 | $231.60 |
| January 2022 | 63,000 | 14,591,000 | $231.60 |
| February 2022 | 63,000 | 14,591,000 | $231.60 |
| March 2022 | 63,000 | 14,591,000 | $231.60 |
Kentucky
Kentucky sent emergency allotment benefits to 253,932 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $205.19 to 236,926 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 205,309 | $43,647,284 | $212.59 |
| May 2021 | 205,005 | $43,562,192 | $212.49 |
| June 2021 | 204,461 | $43,690,239 | $213.68 |
| July 2021 | 202,422 | $43,275,016 | $213.79 |
| August 2021 | 202,422 | $43,275,016 | $213.79 |
| September 2021 | 282,846 | $54,511,870 | $192.73 |
| October 2021 | 270,582 | $52,095,250 | $192.53 |
| November 2021 | 251,781 | $49,135,813 | $195.15 |
| December 2021 | 253,125 | $52,760,618 | $208.44 |
| January 2022 | 253,891 | $51,382,876 | $202.38 |
| February 2022 | 257,332 | $51,910,795 | $201.73 |
| March 2022 | 253,932 | $51,535,465 | $202.95 |
Louisiana
Louisiana sent emergency allotment benefits to 415,000 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $160.40 to 403,667 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 290,000 | $49,900,000 | $172.07 |
| May 2021 | 390,000 | $43,550,000 | $111.67 |
| June 2021 | 415,000 | $65,000,000 | $156.63 |
| July 2021 | 425,000 | $66,150,000 | $155.65 |
| August 2021 | 425,000 | $66,150,000 | $155.65 |
| September 2021 | 425,000 | $66,150,000 | $155.65 |
| October 2021 | 401,000 | $74,498,808 | $185.78 |
| November 2021 | 401,000 | $74,498,808 | $185.78 |
| December 2021 | 421,000 | $68,000,000 | $161.52 |
| January 2022 | 421,000 | $68,000,000 | $161.52 |
| February 2022 | 415,000 | $67,000,000 | $161.45 |
| March 2022 | 415,000 | $67,000,000 | $161.45 |
Maine
Maine sent emergency allotment benefits to 88,990 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $183.05 to 84,476 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 59,175 | $12,020,048 | $203.13 |
| May 2021 | 85,578 | $15,559,255 | $181.81 |
| June 2021 | 85,556 | $15,559,255 | $181.86 |
| July 2021 | 87,842 | $16,067,251 | $182.91 |
| August 2021 | 87,842 | $16,067,251 | $182.91 |
| September 2021 | 86,725 | $15,754,257 | $181.66 |
| October 2021 | 83,730 | $15,119,524 | $180.57 |
| November 2021 | 86,677 | $15,534,524 | $179.22 |
| December 2021 | 87,816 | $15,676,309 | $178.51 |
| January 2022 | 87,811 | $15,676,309 | $178.52 |
| February 2022 | 85,967 | $15,702,898 | $182.66 |
| March 2022 | 88,990 | $16,270,007 | $182.83 |
Massachusetts
Massachusetts sent emergency allotment benefits to 598,072 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $150.03 to 568,881 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 552,120 | $83,083,622 | $150.48 |
| May 2021 | 555,772 | $84,731,994 | $152.46 |
| June 2021 | 557,148 | $85,225,781 | $152.97 |
| July 2021 | 557,323 | $85,445,245 | $153.31 |
| August 2021 | 563,915 | $87,715,000 | $155.55 |
| September 2021 | 558,456 | $85,542,086 | $153.18 |
| October 2021 | 563,985 | $82,279,230 | $145.89 |
| November 2021 | 567,611 | $82,255,678 | $144.92 |
| December 2021 | 578,059 | $83,980,978 | $145.28 |
| January 2022 | 583,424 | $85,126,259 | $145.91 |
| February 2022 | 590,681 | $88,933,793 | $150.56 |
| March 2022 | 598,072 | $89,595,548 | $149.81 |
Michigan
Michigan sent emergency allotment benefits to 681,070 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $179.00 to 624,529 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 459,891 | $91,661,016 | $199.31 |
| May 2021 | 462,858 | $93,614,556 | $202.25 |
| June 2021 | 559,083 | $114,470,817 | $204.75 |
| July 2021 | 559,083 | $114,470,817 | $204.75 |
| August 2021 | 668,486 | $113,486,698 | $169.77 |
| September 2021 | 668,419 | $112,721,735 | $168.64 |
| October 2021 | 695,861 | $119,695,413 | $172.01 |
| November 2021 | 696,457 | $111,027,775 | $159.42 |
| December 2021 | 667,621 | $113,169,451 | $169.51 |
| January 2022 | 687,777 | $111,750,159 | $162.48 |
| February 2022 | 687,743 | $112,495,312 | $163.57 |
| March 2022 | 681,070 | $116,856,391 | $171.58 |
Minnesota
Minnesota sent emergency allotment benefits to 225,000 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $195.58 to 230,583 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 234,000 | $40,000,000 | $170.94 |
| May 2021 | 234,000 | $45,000,000 | $192.31 |
| June 2021 | 234,000 | $45,000,000 | $192.31 |
| July 2021 | 234,000 | $45,000,000 | $192.31 |
| August 2021 | 234,000 | $45,000,000 | $192.31 |
| September 2021 | 236,000 | $48,000,000 | $203.39 |
| October 2021 | 236,000 | $48,000,000 | $203.39 |
| November 2021 | 225,000 | $45,000,000 | $200.00 |
| December 2021 | 225,000 | $45,000,000 | $200.00 |
| January 2022 | 225,000 | $45,000,000 | $200.00 |
| February 2022 | 225,000 | $45,000,000 | $200.00 |
| March 2022 | 225,000 | $45,000,000 | $200.00 |
Mississippi
Mississippi has not sent emergency allotment benefits to households since December 2021, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| October 2021 | 210,000 | $39,500,000 | $188.19 |
| November 2021 | 212,000 | $39,500,000 | $186.32 |
| December 2021 | 150,000 | $30,000,000 | $200.00 |
Missouri
Missouri has not sent emergency allotment benefits to households since August 2021, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| June 2021 | 336,830 | $56,233,569 | $166.95 |
| July 2021 | 337,516 | $56,161,577 | $166.40 |
| August 2021 | 339,594 | $56,900,279 | $167.55 |
Montana
Montana has not sent emergency allotment benefits to households since July 2021, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| May 2021 | 47,500 | $8,120,000 | $170.98 |
| June 2021 | 46,484 | $8,139,864 | $175.11 |
| July 2021 | 46,484 | $8,139,864 | $175.11 |
Nebraska
Nebraska has not sent emergency allotment benefits to households since July 2021, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| May 2021 | 68,089 | $11,415,304 | $167.65 |
| June 2021 | 67,309 | $11,308,742 | $168.01 |
| July 2021 | 67,377 | $11,292,554 | $167.60 |
Nevada
Nevada sent emergency allotment benefits to 224,898 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $181.09 to 220,896 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 227,013 | $40,804,047 | $179.74 |
| May 2021 | 214,166 | $38,647,691 | $180.46 |
| June 2021 | 214,593 | $38,966,839 | $181.58 |
| July 2021 | 210,102 | $38,034,500 | $181.03 |
| August 2021 | 219,753 | $40,000,930 | $182.03 |
| September 2021 | 222,698 | $40,530,933 | $182.00 |
| October 2021 | 221,945 | $40,373,381 | $181.91 |
| November 2021 | 222,088 | $39,945,847 | $179.97 |
| December 2021 | 223,887 | $40,334,017 | $180.15 |
| January 2022 | 220,453 | $39,892,394 | $180.96 |
| February 2022 | 229,157 | $41,719,615 | $182.06 |
| March 2022 | 224,898 | $40,756,025 | $181.22 |
New Hampshire
New Hampshire sent emergency allotment benefits to 33,582 households in March 2022. New Hampshire ranks second for the least EBT users by absolute number. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $192.63 to 33,082 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 25,356 | $5,326,375.35 | $210.06 |
| May 2021 | 33,362 | $6,249,222.70 | $187.32 |
| June 2021 | 34,421 | $6,474,604.70 | $194.07 |
| July 2021 | 33,683 | $6,352,388.78 | $188.59 |
| August 2021 | 33,832 | $6,357,172.50 | $187.90 |
| September 2021 | 33,370 | $6,345,179.78 | $190.15 |
| October 2021 | 33,838 | $6,299,264.40 | $186.16 |
| November 2021 | 33,698 | $6,375,264.66 | $189.19 |
| December 2021 | 34,109 | $6,457,561.71 | $189.32 |
| January 2022 | 34,107 | $6,501,811.40 | $190.63 |
| February 2022 | 33,622 | $6,666,839.40 | $198.29 |
| March 2022 | 33,582 | $6,710,270.30 | $199.82 |
New Jersey
New Jersey sent emergency allotment benefits to 457,000 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $179.25 to 432,500 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 283,000 | $55.1 million | $194.70 |
| May 2021 | 426,000 | $73.9 million | $173.47 |
| June 2021 | 430,000 | $75.2 million | $174.88 |
| July 2021 | 435,000 | $76.9 million | $176.78 |
| August 2021 | 439,000 | $77.8 million | $177.22 |
| September 2021 | 443,000 | $79 million | $178.33 |
| October 2021 | 447,000 | $79.1 million | $176.96 |
| November 2021 | 452,000 | $80 million | $176.99 |
| December 2021 | 457,000 | $81 million | $177.24 |
| January 2022 | 460,000 | $83.8 million | $182.17 |
| February 2022 | 461,000 | $83.8 million | $181.78 |
| March 2022 | 457,000 | $82.5 million | $180.53 |
New Mexico
New Mexico sent emergency allotment benefits to 257,827 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $157.65 to 259,586 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 147,156 | $27,420,422 | $186.34 |
| May 2021 | 265,094 | $40,810,455 | $153.95 |
| June 2021 | 265,220 | $41,033,077 | $154.71 |
| July 2021 | 267,873 | $41,726,814 | $155.77 |
| August 2021 | 269,445 | $42,140,197 | $156.40 |
| September 2021 | 271,730 | $42,537,265 | $156.54 |
| October 2021 | 274,795 | $43,021,536 | $156.56 |
| November 2021 | 276,164 | $43,165,101 | $156.30 |
| December 2021 | 280,905 | $42,906,593 | $152.74 |
| January 2022 | 283,173 | $43,230,393 | $152.66 |
| February 2022 | 255,655 | $39,818,388 | $155.75 |
| March 2022 | 257,827 | $39,723,173 | $154.07 |
New York
New York sent emergency allotment benefits to 1,604,000 households in March 2022. This state has the second most EBT users by sheer number. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $141.92 to 1,599,787 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 1,589,000 | $210,000,000 | $132.16 |
| May 2021 | 1,572,000 | $224,000,000 | $142.49 |
| June 2021 | 1,586,400 | $226,200,000 | $142.59 |
| July 2021 | 1,597,000 | $226,000,000 | $141.52 |
| August 2021 | 1,591,000 | $232,000,000 | $145.82 |
| September 2021 | 1,590,000 | $232,000,000 | $145.91 |
| October 2021 | 1,653,000 | $230,000,000 | $139.14 |
| November 2021 | 1,650,000 | $230,000,000 | $139.39 |
| December 2021 | 1,600,000 | $226,000,000 | $141.25 |
| January 2022 | 1,571,008 | $223,634,787 | $142.35 |
| February 2022 | 1,594,034 | $231,745,212 | $145.38 |
| March 2022 | 1,604,000 | $232,624,000 | $145.03 |
North Carolina
North Carolina sent emergency allotment benefits to 871,632 households in March 2022. This state ranks fifth for most EBT users by absolute number. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $177.11 to 772,151 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 493,101 | $99,737,790 | $202.27 |
| May 2021 | 517,756 | $104,724,679 | $202.27 |
| June 2021 | 784,261 | $134,684,884 | $171.73 |
| July 2021 | 797,102 | $138,436,659 | $173.67 |
| August 2021 | 794,628 | $136,848,585 | $172.22 |
| September 2021 | 797,109 | $137,673,001 | $172.72 |
| October 2021 | 814,585 | $141,181,833 | $173.32 |
| November 2021 | 827,761 | $144,310,483 | $174.34 |
| December 2021 | 843,441 | $142,464,885 | $168.91 |
| January 2022 | 857,177 | $145,289,826 | $169.50 |
| February 2022 | 867,264 | $147,573,427 | $170.16 |
| March 2022 | 871,632 | $151,848,637 | $174.21 |
North Dakota
North Dakota has not sent emergency allotment benefits to households since May 2021, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| March 2021 | 14,200 | $2,618,457 | $184.40 |
| April 2021 | 24,586 | $4,104,256 | $166.93 |
| May 2021 | 23,782 | $3,904,941 | $164.20 |
Ohio
Ohio sent emergency allotment benefits to 697,758 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $168.89 to 670,772 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 476,122 | $90,311,353 | $189.68 |
| May 2021 | 741,494 | $122,576,453 | $165.31 |
| June 2021 | 759,100 | $125,200,000 | $164.93 |
| July 2021 | 774,300 | $128,200,000 | $165.57 |
| August 2021 | 691,695 | $115,329,104 | $166.73 |
| September 2021 | 697,532 | $116,521,598 | $167.05 |
| October 2021 | 693,903 | $115,666,885 | $166.69 |
| November 2021 | 687,255 | $114,116,616 | $166.05 |
| December 2021 | 394,180 | $64,589,980 | $163.86 |
| January 2022 | 737,508 | $122,780,503 | $166.48 |
| February 2022 | 698,422 | $120,210,236 | $172.12 |
| March 2022 | 697,758 | $120,176,201 | $172.23 |
Oklahoma
Oklahoma sent emergency allotment benefits to 297,080 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $175.73 to 256,090 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 176,918 | $33,929,830 | $191.78 |
| May 2021 | 178,563 | $34,748,043 | $194.60 |
| June 2021 | 213,446 | $39,105,501 | $183.21 |
| July 2021 | 230,700 | $41,509,744 | $179.93 |
| August 2021 | 267,645 | $46,533,405 | $173.86 |
| September 2021 | 266,343 | $46,426,739 | $174.31 |
| October 2021 | 280,299 | $48,616,824 | $173.45 |
| November 2021 | 283,810 | $48,192,759 | $169.81 |
| December 2021 | 291,988 | $49,593,478 | $169.85 |
| January 2022 | 289,761 | $48,353,242 | $166.87 |
| February 2022 | 296,531 | $49,155,538 | $165.77 |
| March 2022 | 297,080 | $49,098,669 | $165.27 |
Oregon
Oregon sent emergency allotment benefits to 386,378 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $156.00 to 401,769 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 245,208 | $44,037,630 | $166.51 |
| May 2021 | 425,000 | $65,496,649 | $154.11 |
| June 2021 | 520,509 | $70,038,653 | $134.56 |
| July 2021 | 465,145 | $66,509,992 | $142.99 |
| August 2021 | 417,600 | $65,999,540 | $158.04 |
| September 2021 | 401,654 | $65,466,944 | $162.99 |
| October 2021 | 408,374 | $64,109,728 | $156.99 |
| November 2021 | 398,438 | $62,948,831 | $157.99 |
| December 2021 | 390,632 | $61,981,309 | $158.67 |
| January 2022 | 382,247 | $60,736,960 | $158.89 |
| February 2022 | 380,046 | $60,610,960 | $159.48 |
| March 2022 | 386,378 | $62,123,903 | $160.79 |
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania sent emergency allotment benefits to 1,005,712 households in March 2022. This state has the fourth most EBT users by absolute number. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $169.35 to 944,775 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 619,888 | $119,012,248 | $191.99 |
| May 2021 | 965,117 | $157,417,814 | $163.11 |
| June 2021 | 961,293 | $158,176,855 | $164.55 |
| July 2021 | 954,306 | $158,298,355 | $165.88 |
| August 2021 | 953,411 | $159,119,999 | $166.90 |
| September 2021 | 953,821 | $159,492,021 | $167.21 |
| October 2021 | 963,737 | $173,327,759 | $179.85 |
| November 2021 | 976,527 | $162,233,802 | $166.13 |
| December 2021 | 986,993 | $163,668,553 | $165.83 |
| January 2022 | 996,009 | $164,995,448 | $165.66 |
| February 2022 | 1,000,487 | $165,895,575 | $165.81 |
| March 2022 | 1,005,712 | $170,199,245 | $169.23 |
Rhode Island
Rhode Island sent emergency allotment benefits to 82,952 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $147.74 to 81,256 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 54,380 | $8,536,619 | $156.98 |
| May 2021 | 90,067 | $12,726,499 | $141.30 |
| June 2021 | 85,909 | $12,463,019 | $145.07 |
| July 2021 | 86,210 | $12,618,368 | $146.37 |
| August 2021 | 84,158 | $12,388,318 | $147.20 |
| September 2021 | 86,057 | $12,826,718 | $149.05 |
| October 2021 | 82,664 | $12,217,743 | $147.80 |
| November 2021 | 84,940 | $12,784,871 | $150.52 |
| December 2021 | 79,612 | $11,394,050 | $143.12 |
| January 2022 | 79,224 | $11,353,530 | $143.31 |
| February 2022 | 78,893 | $11,603,384 | $147.08 |
| March 2022 | 82,952 | $12,860,217 | $155.03 |
South Carolina
South Carolina sent emergency allotment benefits to 303,742 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $165.65 to 310,519 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 292,205 | $41,989,085 | $143.70 |
| May 2021 | 303,395 | $52,728,466 | $173.79 |
| June 2021 | 336,357 | $52,296,487 | $155.48 |
| July 2021 | 363,223 | $52,651,876 | $144.96 |
| August 2021 | 300,444 | $51,607,662 | $171.77 |
| September 2021 | 302,341 | $52,105,209 | $172.34 |
| October 2021 | 305,597 | $53,459,545 | $174.93 |
| November 2021 | 303,928 | $51,018,515 | $167.86 |
| December 2021 | 307,398 | $51,268,899 | $166.78 |
| January 2022 | 303,858 | $54,459,545 | $179.23 |
| February 2022 | 303,742 | $51,268,899 | $168.79 |
| March 2022 | 303,742 | $51,074,370 | $168.15 |
South Dakota
South Dakota has not sent emergency allotment benefits to households since July 2021, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| May 2021 | 33,602 | $5,107,504 | $152 |
| June 2021 | 34,800 | $5,463,600 | $157 |
| July 2021 | 34,600 | $5,432,200 | $157 |
Tennessee
Tennessee has not sent emergency allotment benefits to households since December 2021, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| October 2021 | 541,932 | $78,764,036 | $145.34 |
| November 2021 | 442,009 | $74,347,567 | $168.20 |
| December 2021 | 441,749 | $74,654,860 | $169.00 |
Texas
Texas sent emergency allotment benefits to 1,251,653 households in March 2022. This state has the third most EBT users. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $181.32 to 1,271,697 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 1,455,240 | $273,871,305 | $188.20 |
| May 2021 | 1,305,501 | $246,057,096 | $188.48 |
| June 2021 | 1,109,094 | $208,543,925 | $188.03 |
| July 2021 | 1,127,324 | $211,991,700 | $188.05 |
| August 2021 | 1,119,303 | $210,424,671 | $188.00 |
| September 2021 | 1,099,228 | $205,373,791 | $186.83 |
| October 2021 | 1,252,905 | $215,898,698 | $172.32 |
| November 2021 | 1,358,277 | $235,355,521 | $173.28 |
| December 2021 | 1,420,058 | $246,619,487 | $173.67 |
| January 2022 | 1,445,167 | $256,091,482 | $177.21 |
| February 2022 | 1,316,615 | $232,829,083 | $176.84 |
| March 2022 | 1,251,653 | $218,920,145 | $174.90 |
Utah
Utah sent emergency allotment benefits to 76,407 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $179.50 to 74,995 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 59,347 | $11,971,969 | $201.73 |
| May 2021 | 76,541 | $13,605,969 | $177.76 |
| June 2021 | 77,307 | $13,742,029 | $177.76 |
| July 2021 | 76,534 | $13,604,609 | $177.76 |
| August 2021 | 77,158 | $13,715,462 | $177.76 |
| September 2021 | 76,387 | $13,578,307 | $177.76 |
| October 2021 | 75,624 | $13,442,524 | $177.75 |
| November 2021 | 76380 | $13,576,949 | $177.76 |
| December 2021 | 75,616 | $13,441,180 | $177.76 |
| January 2022 | 76,372 | $13,575,592 | $177.76 |
| February 2022 | 76,270 | $13,439,836 | $176.21 |
| March 2022 | 76,407 | $13,462,684 | $176.20 |
Vermont
Vermont sent emergency allotment benefits to 39,766 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $155.38 to 37,191 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 22,399 | $4,046,324 | $180.65 |
| May 2021 | 39,879 | $6,168,106 | $154.67 |
| June 2021 | 38,891 | $6,000,000 | $154.28 |
| July 2021 | 38,467 | $5,902,561 | $153.44 |
| August 2021 | 37,884 | $5,797,363 | $153.03 |
| September 2021 | 37,865 | $5,794,793 | $153.04 |
| October 2021 | 37,462 | $5,757,793 | $153.70 |
| November 2021 | 37,654 | $5,755,026 | $152.84 |
| December 2021 | 38,105 | $5,750,607 | $150.91 |
| January 2022 | 38,688 | $5,895,663 | $152.39 |
| February 2022 | 39,237 | $5,974,556 | $152.27 |
| March 2022 | 39,766 | $6,100,935 | $153.42 |
Virginia
Virginia sent emergency allotment benefits to 413,000 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $174.67 to 367,110 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 245,214 | $42,265,530 | $172.36 |
| May 2021 | 367,106 | $59,880,753 | $163.12 |
| June 2021 | 367,106 | $59,880,753 | $163.12 |
| July 2021 | 367,106 | $59,880,753 | $163.12 |
| August 2021 | 367,106 | $59,880,753 | $163.12 |
| September 2021 | 366,672 | $60,096,145 | $163.90 |
| October 2021 | 376,014 | $69,336,592 | $184.40 |
| November 2021 | 375,000 | $68,000,000 | $181.33 |
| December 2021 | 378,000 | $70,000,000 | $185.19 |
| January 2022 | 375,000 | $68,000,000 | $181.33 |
| February 2022 | 408,000 | $75,000,000 | $183.82 |
| March 2022 | 413,000 | $79,000,000 | $191.28 |
Washington
Washington sent emergency allotment benefits to 480,021 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $174.07 to 475,232 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 327,464 | $68,310,043 | $208.60 |
| May 2021 | 343,886 | $71,801,854 | $208.80 |
| June 2021 | 531,210 | $93,607,895 | $176.22 |
| July 2021 | 521,584 | $85,496,236 | $163.92 |
| August 2021 | 516,367 | $85,500,948 | $165.58 |
| September 2021 | 509,658 | $85,021,494 | $166.82 |
| October 2021 | 529,439 | $83,457,679 | $157.63 |
| November 2021 | 491,492 | $82,546,553 | $167.95 |
| December 2021 | 491,384 | $83,648,755 | $170.23 |
| January 2022 | 481,281 | $81,567,077 | $169.48 |
| February 2022 | 479,002 | $79,783,206 | $166.56 |
| March 2022 | 480,021 | $80,180,666 | $167.04 |
West Virginia
West Virginia sent emergency allotment benefits to 160,755 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $187.70 to 155,247 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 111,339 | $23,072,541 | $207.23 |
| May 2021 | 158,928 | $28,498,289 | $179.32 |
| June 2021 | 159,908 | $29,411,549 | $183.93 |
| July 2021 | 156,720 | $28,881,154 | $184.29 |
| August 2021 | 158,411 | $29,263,252 | $184.73 |
| September 2021 | 157,710 | $29,230,351 | $185.34 |
| October 2021 | 158,319 | $29,324,740 | $185.23 |
| November 2021 | 158,319 | $29,324,740 | $185.23 |
| December 2021 | 159,203 | $29,804,926 | $187.21 |
| January 2022 | 161,396 | $30,406,581 | $188.40 |
| February 2022 | 161,958 | $30,835,320 | $190.39 |
| March 2022 | 160,755 | $30,725,824 | $191.13 |
Wisconsin
Wisconsin sent emergency allotment benefits to 357,514 households in March 2022. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $191.33 to 375,301, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 261,225 | $57,610,297 | $220.54 |
| May 2021 | 407,123 | $74,422,246 | $182.80 |
| June 2021 | 405,680 | $74,864,658 | $184.54 |
| July 2021 | 405,150 | $74,261,450 | $183.29 |
| August 2021 | 402,957 | $75,287,301 | $186.84 |
| September 2021 | 395,652 | $73,538,864 | $185.87 |
| October 2021 | 386,000 | $72,745,697 | $188.46 |
| November 2021 | 374,683 | $70,551,208 | $188.30 |
| December 2021 | 386,000 | $72,745,697 | $188.46 |
| January 2022 | 364,527 | $70,522,379 | $193.46 |
| February 2022 | 357,106 | $69,950,455 | $195.88 |
| March 2022 | 357,514 | $70,600,100 | $197.48 |
Wyoming
Wyoming sent emergency allotment benefits to 16,357 households in March 2022. Wyoming has the least EBT users of any state by sheer number. Over the last year, the state has sent an average of $159.86 to 15,826 households, as shown in the chart below.
| MONTH | # of Households | Total Amount | Amount Per Household |
| April 2021 | 13,776 | $2,416,821 | $175.44 |
| May 2021 | 13,776 | $2,416,821 | $175.44 |
| June 2021 | 15,971 | $2,466,897 | $154.46 |
| July 2021 | 16,047 | $2,473,802 | $154.16 |
| August 2021 | 15,945 | $2,482,154 | $155.67 |
| September 2021 | 15,964 | $2,528,406 | $158.38 |
| October 2021 | 15,875 | $2,479,848 | $156.21 |
| November 2021 | 16,299 | $2,599,292 | $159.48 |
| December 2021 | 16,426 | $2,560,291 | $155.89 |
| January 2022 | 16,680 | $2,591,262 | $155.35 |
| February 2022 | 16,798 | $2,602,013 | $154.90 |
| March 2022 | 16,357 | $2,664,328 | $162.89 |
Kara Foley
Kara is a freelance writer with experience in public policy and administration. She is passionate about helping others and spreading awareness on major global events.