SNAP Payments Of Up To $768 In Few Hours: Know All States & Full Payment Schedule

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the final October 2024 SNAP payments are about to be issued, with some states continuing to distribute funds over the coming days.

Thanks to the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase, eligible families can receive higher payments in October, with maximum benefits reaching $768 for a family of three, and up to $975 for a family of four.

Individuals can receive up to $292, while a family of eight may get up to $1,756.

Which States Are Sending SNAP Payments?

Several states are set to issue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments in the coming hours. Here’s a list of states still distributing SNAP benefits for October 2024:

• 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 live in one of these states, you can check your EBT card to see if your SNAP payment has been deposited.

To get specific information about your state’s eligibility criteria and payment schedule, visit the USDA’s official SNAP website: USDA SNAP Issuance Schedule.

Upcoming SNAP Payments for November

If you missed your SNAP payment in October or are scheduled to receive food stamps for the first time in November, here are the expected payment dates:

• Alabama: November 4-23
• Alaska: November 1
• Arizona: November 1-13
• Arkansas: November 4-13
• California: November 1-10
• Colorado: November 1-10
• Delaware: November 2-23
• Florida: November 1-28
• Georgia: November 5-23
• Hawaii: November 3-5
• Illinois: November 1-10
• Indiana: November 5-23
• Kansas: November 1-10
• Kentucky: November 1-19
• Louisiana: November 1-23
• Maryland: November 4-23
• Michigan: November 3-21
• New Mexico: November 1-20
• North Carolina: November 3-21
• Texas: November 1-28
• Washington: November 1-20
• Puerto Rico: November 4-22

These dates indicate when eligible households can expect their benefits to be deposited into their EBT accounts.

Understanding the SNAP Payment Increase

The 2025 COLA increase means that many SNAP recipients will see a bump in their food assistance benefits starting in October. For example, the average payment for a family of three will be around $594 with the COLA adjustment.

However, not all recipients qualify for the maximum amount, and individual benefit amounts vary based on income, family size, and other factors.

Example SNAP Payment Amounts After 2025 COLA:

Household Size	Maximum Payment
Individual	$292
Family of 3	$768
Family of 4	$975
Family of 8	$1,756

While some families may qualify for the full amount, others might receive amounts closer to the average, depending on their specific circumstances.

SNAP payments continue to provide crucial assistance to millions of Americans. With October payments nearing their final distributions and November just around the corner, eligible recipients should check their payment schedules to ensure they receive their benefits.

The 2025 COLA increase will continue to impact these payments, helping families better meet their food needs in the face of rising costs.

For more detailed information on eligibility and upcoming payment dates, check with your local SNAP office or visit the USDA SNAP website.

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