According to Vibes.okdiario, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed the remaining SNAP payments for October. While some states have completed their Food Stamps distributions for the month, others still have several payment dates left.
SNAP payments can reach up to $768 for a family of three or $975 for a family of four. An individual may receive as much as $292, while a family of eight could get up to $1,756. These payments reflect the 2025 COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) increase.
States Sending SNAP Payments in October
Here is a list of states still issuing SNAP payments to eligible recipients 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
- Puerto Rico: October 4-22
If you are an eligible recipient and want to know the exact day of your payment or check your eligibility for SNAP in your state, visit the USDA’s official website for detailed information: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/monthly-issuance-schedule.
SNAP Payments for November
For recipients wondering about their upcoming SNAP payments in November, here are the dates when states will be distributing Food Stamps:
- 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
Keep in mind that some recipients may not qualify for the full amount and will receive closer to the average payment. For example, a family of three may receive $594 after the COLA adjustment.
Documentation Needed to Prove SNAP Eligibility
Eligibility for SNAP benefits requires meeting certain income and resource limits, which vary slightly by state. Below are the general types of documentation that states require:
- Proof of identity and age (driver’s license, photo ID, passport, or birth certificate).
- Verification of citizenship or immigration status, such as birth certificates, Naturalization Certificates, or permanent resident cards.
- Social Security Number or proof that you have applied for one.
- Proof of residency and housing costs, such as a lease, rent receipt, mortgage statement, or a letter from your landlord.
- Proof of household income, including pay stubs, tax returns, or benefit letters. Self-employed individuals must provide tax returns.
- Bank statements to verify financial resources. Some assets, like your home, generally aren’t counted.
- Utility bills, child care costs, and medical expenses over $35 for elderly or disabled household members, if applicable.
- Work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, though certain groups like seniors, children, and pregnant women are exempt.
By providing the necessary documents, you can ensure your eligibility for SNAP benefits and help expedite the application process.
