How far does your SNAP benefit go?

See what your monthly SNAP benefit works out to per person, per day, and per meal — and how it compares to the Thrifty Food Plan, USDA's minimal cook-at-home grocery budget. Enter your household size and benefit amount.

Last reviewed: 2026-06-03

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Not sure? Use the Max Benefit calculator to estimate it.

Sources

  • USDA FNS — Thrifty Food Plan maximum allotments (the minimal-grocery benchmark, FY2026)
  • USDA — the Thrifty Food Plan is USDA's estimate of a low-cost, nutritionally adequate diet prepared at home; the SNAP maximum allotment equals its monthly cost.
  • 7 CFR § 273.10(e) — SNAP benefit = maximum allotment minus 30% of net income.

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