$1,756 SNAP payments: Food Stamp recipients who will first receive the 2025 COLA boost
The USDA has announced a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for SNAP benefits in the 48 contiguous states, as well as in Alaska, Guam, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, recipients in Hawaii will face a reduction in their benefits. This adjustment will take effect starting October 1, 2024.
States Implementing the 2025 COLA Increase
Here’s a detailed list of states where SNAP benefits will be adjusted due to the COLA increase beginning October 1, 2024:
- Alaska: October 1
- Arizona: October 1 to 13
- California: October 1 to 10
- Colorado: October 1 to 10
- Connecticut: October 1 to 3
- Florida: October 1 to 28
- Idaho: October 1 to 10
- Illinois: October 1 to 10
- Iowa: October 1 to 10
- Kansas: October 1 to 10
- Kentucky: October 1 to 19
- Louisiana: October 1 to 23
- Massachusetts: October 1 to 14
- Missouri: October 1 to 22
- Nebraska: October 1 to 5
- Nevada: October 1 to 10
- New Jersey: October 1 to 5
- New Mexico: October 1 to 20
- New York: October 1 to 9
- North Dakota: October 1
- Oklahoma: October 1 to 10
- Oregon: October 1 to 9
- Pennsylvania: Over the first 10 business days
- Rhode Island: October 1
- South Carolina: October 1 to 10
- Tennessee: October 1 to 20
- Texas: October 1 to 28
- Vermont: October 1
- Virginia: October 1 to 7
- Washington: October 1 to 20
- West Virginia: October 1 to 9
- Wisconsin: October 1 to 15
- Wyoming: October 1 to 4
New Maximum SNAP Amounts Effective October 1, 2024
For those eligible for SNAP benefits in the 48 contiguous states and D.C., the new maximum amounts will be as follows:
- Single Person: $292
- Family of 2: $536
- Family of 3: $768
- Family of 4: $975
- Family of 5: $1,158
- Family of 6: $1,390
- Family of 7: $1,536
- Family of 8: $1,756
Each additional household member will add $220 to the monthly benefit.
Important Note
While the increase may seem modest, every extra dollar can make a significant difference for families managing tight budgets. As always, recipients should stay informed about their benefit amounts and any potential changes.
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