The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, will distribute payments in May 2025 for families of four. Maximum amounts vary by geographic location, ranging from $975 in the lower 48 states to $1,437 in territories such as Guam.
In California, the program is called CalFresh, while other states use local terminologies. Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands offer higher amounts due to high costs of living. Payments are adjusted to maintain the purchasing power of eligible beneficiaries.
Only 22 states are distributing SNAP benefits this week
Some states distribute SNAP benefits in just a couple of days, while others take up to 28 days each month to deliver the money to the millions of beneficiaries who live in their territories.
States that distribute SNAP benefits between May 12 and 18, 2025:
May payments for Alaska and Hawaii were made on May 1, so funds for that month will arrive in June: June 1 in Alaska and June 3 or 5 in Hawaii. This differs from other states, where dates extend throughout May.
Virginia will close its payments on May 7, targeting beneficiaries whose case numbers end in digits 6-9. This state uses the last digit of the case number to define the schedule, a method partially replicated in other jurisdictions.
Alabama will distribute funds from May 4 to 23, while Arizona will do so from May 1 to 13. California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Carolina and the District of Columbia will issue payments between May 1 and 10. Florida and Texas will extend their deposits until the 28th.
In states such as Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina and Ohio, payments will be made between mid and late May. Maine will concentrate its deposits from May 10 to 14, and Utah will make them on three specific dates: May 5, 11 and 15.
Territories such as Guam and Puerto Rico will follow similar schemes to the states: Guam will pay from May 1 to 10, and Puerto Rico from May 4 to 22. The District of Columbia will maintain its calendar from May 1 to 10.
The complete list of states distributing benefits this week is as follows:
- Alabama: May 4-23
- Delaware: May 2-23
- Florida: May 1-28
- Georgia: May 5-23
- Indiana: May 5-23
- Kentucky: May 1-19
- Louisiana: May 1-23
- Maine: May 10-14
- Maryland: May 4-23
- Massachusetts: May 1-14
- Michigan: May 3-21
- Mississippi: May 4-21
- Missouri: May 1-22
- New Mexico: May 1-20
- North Carolina: May 3-21
- Ohio: May 2-20
- Puerto Rico: from May 4 to 22
- Tennessee: May 1-20
- Texas: May 1-28
- Utah: May 5, 11 and 15
- Washington: May 1-20
- Wisconsin: May 1-15
Maximum SNAP amounts in 2025
In 2025, the maximum monthly SNAP benefits program, also known as “food stamps”, vary depending on the number of people in the household. For a single-person household, the maximum amount is $292. Two-person households can receive up to $536.
Households of four people have a maximum limit of $975. In the case of households of eight members, the benefit amounts to $1,756. For each additional member beyond eight, $220 is added to the base amount.
The full list of maximum benefits is as follows:
- Household size 1: $292
- Household size 2: $536
- Household size 3: $768
- Household size 4: $975
- Household size 5: $1,158
- Household size 6: $1,390
- Household size 7: $1,536
- Household size 8: $1,756
- Each additional person: $220
You can find your nearest SNAP benefits office by visiting your state’s official website or using the USDA’s SNAP office locator. Just enter your ZIP code to see local offices, contact details, and business hours. Visiting in person can help with applications, questions, or updates to your case.
