SNAP 2025: Upcoming Food Stamp Payments and COLA Boost Details
According to Vibes.okdiario, The USDA has confirmed that SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits have increased following the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) across the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia, Alaska, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, recipients in Hawaii will see a decrease in their SNAP benefits. This adjustment means that for many Food Stamp recipients, even a modest COLA boost can make a significant difference.
SNAP Payment Increases for Families
For example, a family of four can now receive $975 in SNAP benefits, an increase from $973. While this might seem like a small adjustment, it can provide vital support for families facing rising food costs.
Upcoming SNAP Payment Dates with the 2025 COLA Increase
While some states have already issued all monthly payments to eligible recipients, others will continue sending out Food Stamps over the next three weeks. Here are the upcoming payment dates by state:
- Alabama: October 4 to 23
- Arizona: October 1 to 13
- Arkansas: October 4 to 13
- California: October 1 to 10
- Colorado: October 1 to 10
- Delaware: October 2 to 23
- Florida: October 1 to 28
- Georgia: October 5 to 23
- Idaho: October 1 to 10
- Illinois: October 1 to 10
- Indiana: October 5 to 23
- Iowa: October 1 to 10
- Kansas: October 1 to 10
- Kentucky: October 1 to 19
- Louisiana: October 1 to 23
- Maine: October 10 to 14
- Maryland: October 4 to 23
- Massachusetts: October 1 to 14
- Michigan: October 3 to 21
- Minnesota: October 4 to 13
- Mississippi: October 4 to 21
- Missouri: October 1 to 22
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- Montana: October 2 to 6
- Nevada: October 1 to 10
- New Mexico: October 1 to 20
- New York: October 1 to 9
- North Carolina: October 3 to 21
- Ohio: October 2 to 20
- Oklahoma: October 1 to 10
- Oregon: October 1 to 9
- Pennsylvania: Over the first ten business days
- South Carolina: October 1 to 10
- South Dakota: October 10
- Tennessee: October 1 to 20
- Texas: October 1 to 28
- Utah: October 5, 11, and 15
- Virginia: October 1 to 7
- Washington: October 1 to 20
- West Virginia: October 1 to 9
- Wisconsin: October 1 to 15
- Guam: October 1 to 10
- Puerto Rico: October 4 to 22
- District of Columbia: October 1 to 10
Highest SNAP Payments in the U.S. After COLA
Following the COLA adjustment, the states and U.S. territories with the highest SNAP payments include Alaska, Hawaii (despite the reduction), Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Among these, Alaska will provide the highest Food Stamp payments for 2024 and 2025. This is largely due to unique economic conditions, such as higher transportation costs for goods and services and extreme weather conditions that result in elevated energy costs.
Alaska has three different maximum payment amounts after the COLA, depending on the area of residence—Urban, Rural 1, or Rural 2. For instance, a family of four living in Rural 2 could receive up to $1,953, while those in an urban area could get up to $1,258.
The recent COLA adjustment for SNAP benefits is a critical development for food assistance recipients across the United States. While some states are experiencing increases, others like Hawaii may face reductions. Understanding the upcoming payment dates and maximum benefits can help recipients navigate these changes effectively.
