SNAP helps low-income families buy the food they need to prepare nutritious meals at home. In Virginia, SNAP is administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS), and automatic deposits are distributed monthly to your SNAP account. His SNAP benefits in Virginia only ship in three days, and the January payment includes a 12.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) approved for 2023.
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Eligibility for SNAP in Virginia is determined by household size, income, and certain expenses. To check your eligibility or claim your SNAP benefits, apply through CommonHelp or manually complete the application. Select “Benefit Application Form” under the Forms section and return it to your local social services department.
Once SNAP is approved, households will receive a Virginia EBT card, a system that uses debit card technology to issue SNAP benefits.
SNAP recipients can use their EBT cards to receive additional benefits. For example, Virginia SNAP recipients can sign up for an Amazon Prime EBT discounted subscription for $6.99 per month. EBT cards can also be used for free or discounted admission to hundreds of museums, aquariums and zoos nationwide. In Virginia, you can also use your EBT card to purchase hot meals through the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP).
Rewards are shipped on the 1st, 4th, and 7th of each month based on the last digit of the case number. Benefits are added at 12:01 AM on the scheduled date. The same applies even if that day falls on a weekend or holiday.
Virginia’s SNAP deposit schedule for January 2023 is as follows:
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Case number suffix: |
Perks: |
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0-3 |
January 1 |
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4-5 |
January 4th |
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6-9 |
January 7 |
You can use your Virginia EBT card to purchase eligible food from authorized retailers displaying the Quest logo or Virginia EBT card photo. Swipe your card and enter your PIN at checkout to see the remaining benefits available on your SNAP account on your receipt.
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Use USDA’s SNAP Retail Locator to find a SNAP Authorized Retailer near you. You can also use your Virginia EBT card online. Select your state here to find participating online retailers. EBT cards can be used to purchase food at participating farmers markets across the state. Find a Farmer’s Market and purchase a “Virginia Fresh Match” for a discount or match based on how much you spend on your SNAP benefits.
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