$768 SNAP Payments: Check Your State for Eligibility on the COLA Boost
According to Vibes.okdiario, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released details regarding the remaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments for October. While some states have completed their disbursements, many still have paydays left this month.
SNAP Payment Amounts
Eligible families can expect SNAP payments based on their household size, including the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase. Here are the maximum benefit amounts:
- Individual: Up to $292
- Family of 3: Up to $768
- Family of 4: Up to $975
- Family of 8: Up to $1,756
States Sending SNAP Payments This Month
If you are an eligible recipient of SNAP, here’s the complete list of states that will be sending payments to EBT cards in October:
- Alabama: October 4-23
- Delaware: October 2-23
- Florida: October 1-28
- Georgia: October 5-23
- Indiana: October 5-23
- Kentucky: October 1-19
- Louisiana: October 1-23
- Maryland: October 4-23
- Michigan: October 3-21
- Mississippi: October 4-21
- Missouri: October 1-22
- New Mexico: October 1-20
- North Carolina: October 3-21
- Ohio: October 2-20
- Tennessee: October 1-20
- Texas: October 1-28
- Washington: October 1-20
Additionally, Puerto Rico will issue SNAP benefits from October 4 through 22. For more information on specific payment dates and eligibility criteria in your state, you can visit the USDA’s official website.
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Upcoming SNAP Payments for November
While some SNAP recipients may have already received their payments in October, others might be expecting food stamps for the first time in November. Here’s the payment schedule for November by state:
- Alabama: November 4-23
- Alaska: November 1
- Arizona: November 1-13
- Arkansas: November 4-13
- California: November 1-10
- Colorado: November 1-10
- Connecticut: November 1-3
- Delaware: November 2-23
- Florida: November 1-28
- Georgia: November 5-23
- Hawaii: November 3-5
- Idaho: November 1-10
- Illinois: November 1-10
- Indiana: November 5-23
- Iowa: November 1-10
- Kansas: November 1-10
- Kentucky: November 1-19
- Louisiana: November 1-23
- Maine: November 10-14
- Maryland: November 4-23
- Massachusetts: November 1-14
- Michigan: November 3-21
- Minnesota: November 4-13
- Mississippi: November 4-21
- Missouri: November 1-22
- Montana: November 2-6
- Nebraska: November 1-5
- Nevada: November 1-10
- New Hampshire: November 5
- New Jersey: November 1-5
- New Mexico: November 1-20
- New York: November 1-9
- North Carolina: November 3-21
- North Dakota: November 1
- Ohio: November 2-20
- Oklahoma: November 1-10
- Oregon: November 1-9
- Pennsylvania: Payments over the first 10 business days
- Rhode Island: November 1
- South Carolina: November 1-10
- South Dakota: November 10
- Tennessee: November 1-20
- Texas: November 1-28
- Utah: November 5, 11, and 15
- Vermont: November 1
- Virginia: November 1-7
- Washington: November 1-20
- West Virginia: November 1-9
- Wisconsin: November 1-15
- Wyoming: November 1-4
- Guam: November 1-10
- Puerto Rico: November 4-22
- District of Columbia: November 1-10
- U.S. Virgin Islands: November 1
Average SNAP Payments
It’s important to note that some Food Stamp recipients may not qualify for the maximum payment amounts. For instance, the average payment for a family of three after the COLA increase is approximately $594. As payment dates approach, eligible households should ensure their information is up-to-date to avoid delays in receiving benefits.
