February 2025 SNAP payments are officially on track, with a four-member family in the 48 contiguous states being eligible for a maximum benefit of up to $975. On average, families of four are expected to receive around $726—a significant amount that can help ease grocery bills. Note that if you are employed or receiving other forms of assistance, your SNAP benefit might be adjusted downward.
Payment Timing Varies by State
Not every state will load SNAP benefits on February 1. While some states begin on the first day of the month, others have later start dates. For example, residents of South Dakota can expect their only payday on February 10. The following is the complete schedule for SNAP benefit deposit dates by state and territory:
- Alabama: February 4–23
- Alaska: February 1
- Arizona: February 1–13
- Arkansas: February 4–13
- California: February 1–10
- Colorado: February 1–10
- Connecticut: February 1–3
- Delaware: February 2–23
- Florida: February 1–28
- Georgia: February 5–23
- Hawaii: February 3–5
- Idaho: February 1–10
- Illinois: February 1–10
- Indiana: February 5–23
- Iowa: February 1–10
- Kansas: February 1–10
- Kentucky: February 1–19
- Louisiana: February 1–23
- Maine: February 10–14
- Maryland: February 4–23
- Massachusetts: February 1–14
- Michigan: February 3–21
- Minnesota: February 4–13
- Mississippi: February 4–21
- Missouri: February 1–22
- Montana: February 2–6
- Nebraska: February 1–5
- Nevada: February 1–10
- New Hampshire: February 5
- New Jersey: February 1–5
- New Mexico: February 1–20
- New York: February 1–9
- North Carolina: February 3–21
- North Dakota: February 1
- Ohio: February 2–20
- Oklahoma: February 1–10
- Oregon: February 1–9
- Pennsylvania: During the first 10 business days in February
- Rhode Island: February 1
- South Carolina: February 1–10
- South Dakota: February 10
- Tennessee: February 1–20
- Texas: February 1–28
- Utah: February 15
- Vermont: February 1
- Virginia: February 1–7
- Washington: February 1–20
- West Virginia: February 1–9
- Wisconsin: February 1–15
- Wyoming: February 1–4
- Guam: February 1–10
- Puerto Rico: February 4–22
- District of Columbia: February 1–10
- U.S. Virgin Islands: February 1
SNAP Benefit Amounts by Household Size
The scheduled payment dates apply to all eligible SNAP recipients, though the benefit amounts vary by household size. Here’s a quick breakdown of the maximum benefit amounts:
- 1 Person: Up to $292
- 2 Persons: Up to $536
- 3 Persons: Up to $768
- 4 Persons: Up to $975
- 5 Persons: Up to $1,158
- 6 Persons: Up to $1,390
- 7 Persons: Up to $1,536
- 8 Persons: Up to $1,756
These amounts reflect the maximum potential benefits available in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. Actual benefit amounts may vary based on income, work status, and other factors.
Keep an eye on your state’s specific schedule to know exactly when your EBT card will be reloaded, and be sure to check for any updates from your local SNAP office or the USDA’s official website.
