If you’re waiting for your SNAP benefits to organize your shopping and stock your pantry with what you need most, you’ve come to the right place because we’ve gathered and organized all the information you’ll need in the coming days. We know every dollar counts, and planning ahead can make all the difference in making the most of your monthly allowance.
In the coming days, several states will be depositing SNAP benefits (food stamp) assistance funds, and we want to make sure you have all the information clear and at hand. Whether you live in Kentucky, North Carolina, New York, or another state, here’s what to expect and how to prepare to manage your funds wisely and calmly.
SNAP benefits: payment dates for the next few days in several estates
Some states are already sending their payments, and others will follow in the coming days. We’ll discuss deadlines, practical tips, and even how to double the value of your benefits in local markets.
Between May 19 and 25, 2025 (this week), several U.S. states will continue distributing benefits to their millions of recipients across the country:
During this period, the following states are issuing SNAP benefits:
- Alabama: from May 4th to 23rd.
- Florida: from May 1st to 28th.
- Georgia: from May 5th to 23rd.
- Illinois: from May 1st to 20th.
- Indiana: from May 5th to 23rd.
- Kentucky: until May 19.
- Louisiana: from May 1st to 23rd.
- Maryland: from May 4th to 23rd.
- Michigan: from May 3 to 21.
- Mississippi: from May 4th to 21st.
- Missouri: from May 1st to 22nd.
- North Carolina: from May 3 to 21.
- New Mexico: from May 1st to 20th.
- Ohio: from May 2 to 20.
- Tennessee: from May 1st to 20th.
- Texas: from May 1st to 28th.
- Washington: from May 1st to 20th.
The maximum amounts you could receive depend on several factors, such as income and the overall financial situation of the household, including whether they own a home and vehicle, or countable personal property.
Until September 30, 2025, the maximum monthly SNAP amounts for fiscal year 2025 were set based on household size, a system that has been in place for decades and works well.
For a single person, the maximum payment is $292; for two, $536; for three, $768; and for four, $975. For a five-person household, the amount rises to $1,155, and for six people, it rises to $1,386. Finally, for seven and eight people, the maximum payment is $1,532 and $1,751, respectively. After that, each additional member adds $220 to the total.
Double Up Food Bucks: Maximize your benefits by almost double
Double Up Food Bucks is a program that doubles the money spent on fresh fruits and vegetables and is available in several states. This program is available in more than 25 states, including:
The Double Up Food Bucks program, which allows SNAP recipients to double the value of their fresh fruit and vegetable purchases, is available in more than 25 states across the U.S.
These include: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey (under the name Good Food Bucks), New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.
In each state, the program may operate under different names or have specific conditions or characteristics. You should check with your local SNAP office to find out what you need to do to qualify.