$768 SNAP Payments Coming Soon: Check Eligibility in Your State for Food Stamps with COLA Increase
According to Vibes.okdiario, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the schedule for the remaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments in October. While some states have already completed their distributions, others still have several paydays left for eligible recipients.
SNAP Payment Amounts
Eligible families can receive varying amounts depending on their size, which includes the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase:
- Family of 3: Up to $768
- Family of 4: Up to $975
- Individual: Up to $292
- Family of 8: Up to $1,756
States Sending SNAP Payments
Here’s the complete list of states distributing SNAP funds to EBT cards for eligible recipients this month:
- 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 distribute SNAP benefits from October 4 through 22. For detailed information regarding payment dates and eligibility criteria for your state, you can visit the USDA’s official website: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/monthly-issuance-schedule.
Also read: 2025 SNAP Increase: Essential Changes in Food Benefits for Low-Income Households
SNAP Payments in November 2024
Some SNAP recipients may have already received their payments for October, while others will begin receiving Food Stamps for the first time in November. Here’s a look at the payment schedule for November:
- 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: 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
Payment Variability
It’s important to note that not all Food Stamp recipients may qualify for the full benefit amount. The average payment for a family of three after the COLA increase is around $594. For specific details on your eligibility and payment amounts, make sure to check your state’s guidelines.
