USDA Schedules October SNAP Payments, Including COLA Increase

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the schedule for October payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which will include a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for 2025. This adjustment aims to provide relief to low-income households amidst rising inflation.

In October, various states will distribute Food Stamp payments to recipients. Notably, while some states will issue payments over several days or weeks, others, including Alaska, Vermont, Rhode Island, and North Dakota, will process all payments on a single day.

States Sending Up to $1,756 to SNAP Recipients

The following states will issue Food Stamp checks with amounts reaching up to $1,756. It is important to note that Alaska and Hawaii are excluded from this list, as their payments are typically higher due to significant inflation factors.

• Alabama: October 4-23
• Arizona: October 1-13
• Arkansas: October 4-13
• California: October 1-10
• Colorado: October 1-10
• Connecticut: October 1-3
• 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
• Nebraska: October 1-5
• Nevada: October 1-10
• New Hampshire: October 5
• New Jersey: October 1-5
• New Mexico: October 1-20
• New York: October 1-9
• North Carolina: October 3-21
• North Dakota: October 1
• Ohio: October 2-20
• Oklahoma: October 1-10
• Oregon: October 1-9
• Pennsylvania: On the first ten business days
• Rhode Island: October 1
• South Carolina: October 1-10
• South Dakota: October 10
• Tennessee: October 1-20
• Texas: October 1-28
• Utah: October 5, 11, and 15
• Vermont: October 1
• Virginia: October 1-7
• Washington: October 1-20
• West Virginia: October 1-9
• Wisconsin: October 1-15
• Wyoming: October 1-4

Maximum SNAP Payment Amounts

The total SNAP benefit amount will vary depending on the household size and income. Here’s a breakdown of the maximum monthly SNAP payments for households in the contiguous United States:

• 1 individual: $292
• 2 family members: $536
• 3 family members: $768
• 4 family members: $975
• 5 family members: $1,158
• 6 family members: $1,390
• 7 family members: $1,536
• 8 family members: $1,756
• Each additional family member: $220

While the COLA increase from the USDA will be included in these payments, recipients should be aware that the adjustment may not significantly impact their overall benefits.

For further details and specific payment dates, recipients are encouraged to check with their local SNAP offices.