SNAP (Food Stamps) 2025 COLA: payment schedule for October increase up to $1,751-$3,516
According to Vibes.okdiario, October payments for SNAP benefits are set to begin at the start of next month, with Food Stamps being distributed to millions of Americans from October 1 onward. These payments will include the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) boost; however, it’s important to note that Hawaii is experiencing a reduction in their benefits.
Payment Schedule by State
In some states, eligible recipients will receive the full amount directly to their EBT cards on October 1. However, in states like Florida and Texas, the payment delivery process may take up to 28 days to complete.
SNAP Payment Schedule for October:
- Alabama: October 4-23
- Alaska: October 1
- Arizona: October 1-13
- Arkansas: October 4-13
- California: October 1-10
- Colorado: October 1-10
- Connecticut: October 1-3
- Delaware: October 2-23
- Florida: October 1-28
- Georgia: October 5-23
- Hawaii: October 3-5
- Idaho: October 1-10
- Illinois: October 1-10
- Indiana: October 5-23
- Iowa: October 1-10
- Kansas: October 1-10
- Kentucky: October 1-19
- Louisiana: October 1-23
- Maine: October 10-14
- Maryland: October 4-23
- Massachusetts: October 1-14
- Michigan: October 3-21
- Minnesota: October 4-13
- Mississippi: October 4-21
- Missouri: October 1-22
- Montana: October 2-6
- Nebraska: October 1-5
- Nevada: October 1-10
- New Hampshire: October 5
- New Jersey: October 1-5
- New Mexico: October 1-20
- New York: October 1-9
- North Carolina: October 3-21
- North Dakota: October 1
- Ohio: October 2-20
- Oklahoma: October 1-10
- Oregon: October 1-9
- Pennsylvania: Over the first ten business days
- Rhode Island: October 1
- South Carolina: October 1-10
- South Dakota: October 10
- Tennessee: October 1-20
- Texas: October 1-28
- Utah: October 5, 11, and 15
- Vermont: October 1
- Virginia: October 1-7
- Washington: October 1-20
- West Virginia: October 1-9
- Wisconsin: October 1-15
- Wyoming: October 1-4
- Guam: October 1-10
- Puerto Rico: October 4-22
- The District of Columbia: October 1-10
- The U.S. Virgin Islands: October 1
SNAP Benefit Amounts for October 2024
The exact SNAP benefit amount varies based on individual circumstances, with larger families receiving higher payments. In the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, the maximum amount can go up to $1,756 for an 8-member household, while in Alaska, it can reach up to $3,516. Here’s a breakdown of the maximum SNAP amounts for October:
- 1 member: up to $292
- 2 members: up to $536
- 3 members: up to $768
- 4 members: up to $975
- 5 members: up to $1,158
- 6 members: up to $1,390
- 7 members: up to $1,536
- 8 members: up to $1,756
For more detailed information on the upcoming COLA figures for 2025, visit the USDA’s official website: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/fy-2025-cola
