Tennessee SNAP Recipients to Get Raise in October

Photo byUnited States Department of Agriculture

KNOXVILLE, TN - Starting October 1, 2024, Tennessee families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see an increase in their benefits due to the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA).

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, these adjustments, mandated by the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, are aimed at helping families keep up with inflation and rising living costs.

For a family of four in Tennessee, which falls under the 48 contiguous states, the maximum monthly allotment will rise to $975. This increase will help families struggling to meet basic needs, especially as food prices continue to climb, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

Maximum monthly allotments beginning October 1.Photo byUnited States Department of Agriculture

Additionally, the shelter cap value, which impacts the amount of housing costs covered, will increase to $712, offering further financial relief.

The minimum monthly benefit for individuals will remain at $23. Other changes include an increase in the standard deduction to $204 for smaller households, and asset limits will rise to $3,000 for most households and $4,500 for those with seniors or disabled members, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

State agencies will be adjusting these benefits in line with the new federal guidelines to ensure Tennessee residents receive the appropriate support.