SNAP 2025 Cola Increase Future Food Stamp Payments Will Include the Jump

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits have been adjusted following the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), impacting residents across the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia, Alaska, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, in a notable exception, benefits have decreased in Hawaii.

Boost for Most States, Reduction for Hawaii

Following the 2025 COLA adjustments, most SNAP recipients will see a small increase in benefits. For example, a family of four can now receive a maximum monthly benefit of $975, slightly up from $973. While the adjustment might seem minor, it offers some relief as recipients continue to navigate high food costs. On the other hand, Hawaii has experienced a decrease in benefits, with recipients there seeing reductions due to adjustments specific to the state.

SNAP Payment Schedule: October 2025

SNAP payment dates vary by state, with most payments distributed over a period of several days or weeks. Notably, Texas and Florida will continue issuing benefits through October 28, while many other states have shorter distribution periods. Here is the payment schedule for some states:

• Alabama: October 4-23
• California: October 1-10
• Florida: October 1-28
• Michigan: October 3-21
• Texas: October 1-28
• Washington: October 1-20

For a full list of payment dates by state, please refer to the alphabetical listing below.

Full SNAP Payment Schedule by State:

• Alabama: October 4-23
• Arizona: October 1-13
• Arkansas: October 4-13
• California: October 1-10
• Colorado: October 1-10
• Delaware: October 2-23
• Florida: October 1-28
• Georgia: October 5-23
• 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
• Nevada: October 1-10
• New Mexico: October 1-20
• New York: October 1-9
• North Carolina: October 3-21
• Ohio: October 2-20
• Oklahoma: October 1-10
• Oregon: October 1-9
• Pennsylvania: Over the first ten business days
• South Carolina: October 1-10
• South Dakota: October 10
• Tennessee: October 1-20
• Texas: October 1-28
• Utah: October 5, 11, and 15
• Virginia: October 1-7
• Washington: October 1-20
• West Virginia: October 1-9
• Wisconsin: October 1-15

Territories:

• Guam: October 1-10
• Puerto Rico: October 4-22
• District of Columbia: October 1-10

Alaska Tops SNAP Benefits After COLA Adjustment

Following the COLA adjustments, Alaska leads in maximum SNAP benefit payments, due to its unique economic conditions, including high transportation and energy costs. Alaska’s payment structures vary based on location within the state:

• Rural 2 Areas: Up to $1,953 for a family of four
• Urban Areas: Up to $1,258 for a family of four

With these updates, recipients should review their state’s distribution dates and plan accordingly to make the most of their benefits.