SNAP Benefits Update: Families of Four to Receive Up to $975 in Food Stamps
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is still in the process of distributing Food Stamp benefits for October. Families of four can now receive up to $975, an increase from $973, thanks to the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).
Impact of the COLA Increase
While the COLA increase may seem minimal, it provides Food Stamp recipients with an extra $24 annually for households of four. This boost can make a significant difference for families managing tight budgets.
SNAP Payment Schedule for October
Depending on your state, SNAP payments may be issued as a single payment or spread throughout the month, with some states distributing benefits until October 28, such as Florida and Texas. In other states, all payments may be issued on the first of the month, ensuring that all SNAP recipients share the same payday. Below is a list of the payment dates by state:
- Alabama: October 4-23
- Arizona: October 1-13
- Arkansas: October 4-13
- Delaware: October 2-23
- Florida: October 1-28
- Georgia: October 5-23
- Indiana: October 5-23
- 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
- New Mexico: October 1-20
- North Carolina: October 3-21
- Ohio: October 2-20
- Pennsylvania: Over the first 10 business days
- Tennessee: October 1-20
- Texas: October 1-28
- Utah: October 11 and 15
- Washington: October 1-20
- Wisconsin: October 1-15
- Puerto Rico: October 4-22
Other SNAP Payment Amounts
For those who do not belong to a family of four, the maximum SNAP benefits vary based on household size. A single person qualifying for the maximum can receive $292 after the 2025 COLA increase, which is a $1 increase from the previous $291.
Couples or households of two can receive up to $536, a slight increase from $535. Families of three are eligible for up to $768, up from $766. For families of five, the maximum amount is now $1,158, an increase from $1,155.
Larger Households Benefit More
For larger families, the benefits continue to increase. Households with six members can receive up to $1,390, while families of seven can receive $1,536. Families of eight may receive up to $1,756. Furthermore, families can potentially increase their benefits by $220 for each additional member beyond eight.
