$1,158 SNAP Benefits on the Way: When to Check Your EBT Card for Payment
According to Vibes.okdiario, For families facing financial hardship, SNAP benefits can provide critical support in meeting nutritional needs. For a family of five, monthly benefits can reach up to $1,158 if they qualify without reductions, per guidelines from the USDA and its Food and Nutrition Service. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, the average monthly benefit for a family of five is about $845. Despite these benefits, millions of Americans who qualify have yet to apply.
November SNAP Payment Schedule by State
SNAP benefits for November are scheduled to be distributed from the 1st to the 28th. The specific date recipients receive their benefits varies by state or territory, with some states having a single payday for all beneficiaries, like Alaska. Below is the November SNAP payment schedule by state:
- Alabama: November 4 to 23
- Alaska: November 1
- Arizona: November 1 to 13
- Arkansas: November 4 to 13
- California: November 1 to 10
- Colorado: November 1 to 10
- Connecticut: November 1 to 3
- Delaware: November 2 to 23
- Florida: November 1 to 28
- Georgia: November 5 to 23
- Hawaii: November 3 to 5
- Idaho: November 1 to 10
- Illinois: November 1 to 10
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- Indiana: November 5 to 23
- Iowa: November 1 to 10
- Kansas: November 1 to 10
- Kentucky: November 1 to 19
- Louisiana: November 1 to 23
- Maine: November 10 to 14
- Maryland: November 4 to 23
- Massachusetts: November 1 to 14
- Michigan: November 3 to 21
- Minnesota: November 4 to 13
- Mississippi: November 4 to 21
- Missouri: November 1 to 22
- Montana: November 2 to 6
- Nebraska: November 1 to 5
- Nevada: November 1 to 10
- New Hampshire: November 5
- New Jersey: November 1 to 5
- New Mexico: November 1 to 20
- New York: November 1 to 9
- North Carolina: November 3 to 21
- North Dakota: November 1
- Ohio: November 2 to 20
- Oklahoma: November 1 to 10
- Oregon: November 1 to 9
- Pennsylvania: First 10 business days
- Rhode Island: November 1
- South Carolina: November 1 to 10
- South Dakota: November 10
- Tennessee: November 1 to 20
- Texas: November 1 to 28
- Utah: November 5, 11, and 15
- Vermont: November 1
- Virginia: November 1 to 7
- Washington: November 1 to 20
- West Virginia: November 1 to 9
- Wisconsin: November 1 to 15
- Wyoming: November 1 to 4
- Guam: November 1 to 10
- Puerto Rico: November 4 to 22
- District of Columbia: November 1 to 10
- U.S. Virgin Islands: November 1
SNAP Benefit Amounts for November: COLA Increase
All November SNAP payments reflect the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), maintaining the same maximum payment levels as in October. Here’s a breakdown of maximum benefits for various household sizes:
- Individuals: Up to $292, an increase from $291
- Family of Four: Up to $975, up from $973
- Family of Five: Up to $1,158
For larger families, SNAP benefits can reach as high as $1,756 for a household of eight. SNAP benefits are also compatible with Social Security retirement, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), making them a valuable resource for families with varying income sources.
