Millions of Americans and legal residents of the United States rely heavily on some form of federal aid, among the many available, to stay afloat in the midst of a turbulent economy. One such program is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP benefits), which sends monthly payments to low-income households to ensure they have a plate of food every day.
All states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands., and American Samoa, have their own version of SNAP benefits, which, while following federal guidelines, are managed and implemented at the local level by each state or territory.
In the specific case of Puerto Rico and Guam, they have their own structures (NAP in Puerto Rico, and specific food assistance in American Samoa).
States Distributing SNAP Benefits in the Upcoming Dates
According to a detailed analysis of published state calendars confirmed by agencies, at least 28 states and territories plan to distribute some or all of their benefits during the window between July 12, and July 19.
This figure, however, carries an important asterisk: dates can and often do vary. Factors such as the beneficiary’s case number, last name initial, or even local adjustments for holidays can alter the exact day of receipt.
Therefore, our recommendation is clear: always check your state’s specific schedule through the official EBT portal or call your social assistance agency directly. Use this guide as a reference, and while we’ve checked everything, there may be unannounced changes.
These are the states that will distribute SNAP between July 12 and July 19, 2025:
- Alabama (July 4-23)
- Arizona (July 1-13, including July 12 and 13)
- Arkansas (July 4-13, including July 12 and 13)
- Delaware (July 2-23)
- Florida (July 1-28)
- Georgia (July 5-23)
- Illinois (July 1-20)
- Indiana (July 5-23)
- Kentucky (July 1-19)
- Louisiana (July 1-23)
- Maine (July 10-14)
- Maryland (July 4-23)
- Massachusetts (July 1-14, including July 12-14)
- Michigan (July 3-21)
- Minnesota (July 4-13, including July 12 and 13)
- Mississippi (July 4-21)
- Missouri (July 1-22)
- New Mexico (July 1-20)
- North Carolina (July 3-21)
- Ohio (July 2-20)
- Pennsylvania (July 3-14)
- Puerto Rico (July 4-22)
- South Carolina (July 1-19)
- Tennessee (July 1-20)
- Texas (July 1-28)
- Utah (July 5, 11, and 15; the 15th is within range)
- Washington (July 1-20)
- Wisconsin (July 1-15, including July 12-15)
The Federal SNAP Benefits Cap: $1,756 for Large Families
According to official USDA data consistently cited by the respected Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), the maximum monthly federal benefit for a household of eight (8) people in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia is set at $1,756.
This figure is the maximum aid limit for basic food needs under the program. It is important to note that, although slightly different figures have been reported (such as $1,751 in some media outlets, ignore them, it’s actually wrong), the USDA’s primary source, channeled through the CBPP, confirms $1,756 as the official amount in effect for 2025.
The maximum amounts scale with household size: $291 for one person, $535 for two, $766 for three, $973 for four, $1,155 for five, $1,386 for six, and $1,532 for seven. For Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the amounts are significantly higher due to higher costs of living, but the $1,756 figure is the benchmark for the vast majority of the mainland.
