The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will send a final payment worth up to $1,691 to Louisiana residents for the month of July on Sunday.

Beneficiaries in Louisiana receive their monthly SNAP payments, also 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, nearly one-fifth of the state population, benefited from food stamps in fiscal 2022, according to data published by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. 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.

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Food stamps sent out each month depend on household income and size, along with several other factors. More resources for SNAP and other services can be found through Louisiana’s Department of Children and Family Services.

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