$768 SNAP Payments Coming Soon: Are You Eligible for the COLA Increase?
According to Vibes.okdiario, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released information about the remaining SNAP payments for October. While some states have completed their Food Stamp distributions for the month, others still have several paydays left.
Payment Amounts for Eligible Households
Eligible recipients can expect to receive varying payment amounts based on household size. The SNAP payments left for October include:
- Up to $768 for a family of three
- Up to $975 for a family of four
- Up to $292 for an individual
- Up to $1,756 for a family of eight
All these amounts reflect the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).
Upcoming SNAP Payment Schedule
Below is a list of states that will be distributing SNAP benefits 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
- Puerto Rico: October 4-22
For specific eligibility criteria and payment dates for your state, visit the USDA’s official website.
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Looking Ahead to November SNAP Payments
Some SNAP recipients may have already received their payments for October, while others may receive Food Stamps for the first time in November. It’s essential to check when your next payday will be issued in your state. Here’s the payment schedule for November:
November SNAP Payment Schedule
- 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
Average SNAP Payments
It’s important to note that not all Food Stamp recipients may qualify for the maximum payment amounts. For instance, the average payment for a family of three after the COLA increase is approximately $594.
Stay informed about your SNAP payments and check the specific dates for your state to ensure you receive the support you need.
