(fy2026)SNAP Income Limits and Max Benefit Amounts, effective October 1, 2025 (MDHS SNAP page)#
(fy2026)(block-1)SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program#
Helping Mississippians buy healthy food.
(fy2026)(block-2)DON’T BECOME A VICTIM OF BENEFIT THEFT!#
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SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford nutritious food.
(fy2026)(block-3)WHO QUALIFIES FOR SNAP?#
Someone who typically qualifies for SNAP:
Works for low wages
Is unemployed, or works part-time
Receives TANF, SSI, or other assistance payments
Is elderly or disabled and lives on a small income
To receive SNAP benefits, your family must meet eligibility requirements, including income and resource limits. See the table below for income limits and maximum monthly benefit amounts.
Household Members Maximum Monthly Income (before taxes) Maximum Monthly Income (after taxes) Maximum Monthly Benefit Amount 1 $1,696 $1,305 $298 2 $2,292 $1,763 $546 3 $2,888 $2,221 $785 4 $3,483 $2,680 $994 5 $4,079 $3,138 $1,183 6 $4,675 $3,596 $1,421 7 $5,271 $4,055 $1,571 8 $5,867 $4,513 $1,789 Each Additional Member $596 $459 $218