$768 SNAP Payments to Be Released in These States – See If You’re Eligible for the COLA Boost
According to Vibes.okdiario, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the schedule for the remaining SNAP payments in October. While some states have completed their disbursements for the month, others still have several paydays left for eligible recipients.
For families, SNAP benefits will be as follows this month: up to $768 for a family of three and up to $975 for a family of four. Individuals can receive up to $292, while a family of eight may qualify for up to $1,756. It’s important to note that all these payment amounts include the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).
States Sending SNAP Benefits Soon
Here’s a complete list of states that will be distributing Food Stamps to eligible recipients via EBT cards:
- 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
In Puerto Rico, SNAP benefits will be sent from October 4 to 22. For detailed information regarding specific payment dates and eligibility criteria in your state, visit the USDA’s official website.
Upcoming SNAP Payments in November
Some SNAP recipients may have already received their payments in October, while others might be eligible to receive Food Stamps for the first time in November. Here’s the schedule for November payments 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 will be sent 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
For residents in U.S. territories:
- Guam: November 1-10
- Puerto Rico: November 4-22
- District of Columbia: November 1-10
- U.S. Virgin Islands: November 1
Understanding SNAP Benefits
It’s crucial to recognize that not all Food Stamp recipients will qualify for the maximum payment amounts. Many may receive amounts closer to the average payment. For example, the average SNAP payment for a family of three after the COLA increase is approximately $594.
Stay informed about your SNAP benefits and the specific payment schedule for your state to ensure you can plan accordingly.
