The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will distribute its final payment for July to Louisiana residents on Sunday.

The final payment of the month will be worth up to $1,691. Louisiana residents receive their direct SNAP payments, commonly known as food stamps, from the 1st to the 23rd of every month, according to the state’s Department of Children and Family Services.

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Approximately 822,600 Louisiana residents, or nearly 20% of the state population, benefited from food stamps in fiscal 2022, per data published by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Additionally, the average payment per household member for each month is $192.

A household of eight can receive a maximum payment of $1,691, while a household of three is allotted a maximum of $740. SNAP adds up to $211 for each additional member.

The monthly amount for active SNAP recipients is available for use through an electronic benefits transfer card, which can be swiped at checkout in grocery stores, similar to a debit card.

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The current payment schedule took effect on Oct. 1 and will end on Sept. 30 for fiscal 2023.

Food stamps sent out each month depend on household income and size, along with several other factors such as the state one lives in. More resources for Louisiana SNAP payments and other services can be found through the state's Department of Children and Family Services.