SNAP emergency allotments will end in February
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The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) will release the final issuance of emergency allotment benefits to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households in February, in accordance with the requirements of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.
The new law recently passed by Congress ends VDSS’ authorization to continue issuing benefits through the temporary federal program, originally established in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The last issuance of benefits will be automatically loaded onto SNAP customers’ Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards on February 16.
Households will permanently return to pre-pandemic allowances beginning March 1, and receive their regular SNAP benefit amounts on their usual day of issuance (on the 1st, 4th, or 7th day of the month).
To support Virginians during this transition, VDSS has created a dedicated webpage for information and resources. Households may contact the temporary information line at 1-855-635-4370, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. SNAP participants can contact their local department of social services or visit CommonHelp for questions or account information.
