Millions of Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put food on the table every month. With February 2025 just around the corner, it’s important to know when your benefits will be available so you can plan accordingly.
While SNAP is federally funded, each state manages its own distribution schedule. That means payments don’t arrive on the same day for everyone. If you’re wondering when your benefits will be loaded onto your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, check the schedule below.
February 2025 SNAP payment dates by state
Here are the payment dates for each state. Some have a fixed date while others have a range of days and distribute the payments based on the recipient’s case number. Check the complete list here:
- February 1: Alaska, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virgin Islands.
- February 1-3: Connecticut.
- February 1-4: Wyoming.
- February 1-5: Nebraska, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Hawaii (Feb. 3-5).
- February 1-7: Virginia, Montana (Feb. 2-6).
- February 1-9: New York, Oregon, West Virginia.
- February 1-10: California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Guam, Idaho, Kansas, Nevada, Oklahoma, Iowa.
- February 10: South Dakota.
- February 1-13: Arizona, Arkansas (Feb. 4-13), Minnesota (Feb. 4-13).
- February 1-14: Massachusetts, Pennsylvania (Feb. 3-14), Maine (Feb. 10-14).
- February 1-15: Wisconsin, Utah (Feb. 5, 11, 15).
- February 1-19: Kentucky, South Carolina.
- February 1-20: Illinois, New Mexico, Ohio (Feb. 2-20), Tennessee, Washington.
- February 3-21: Michigan, Mississippi (Feb. 4-21), North Carolina.
- February 1-22: Missouri, Puerto Rico (Feb. 4-22).
- February 1-23: Alabama (Feb. 4-23), Delaware (Feb. 2-23), Indiana (Feb. 5-23), Louisiana, Maryland (Feb. 4-23), Georgia (5-23)
- February 1-28: Florida, Texas.
Understanding SNAP: What you need to know
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), previously referred to as food stamps, offers financial aid to low-income individuals and families to assist with grocery expenses. These benefits are provided via EBT cards, which can be used at authorized retailers, including grocery stores and certain online markets.
Each state sets its own schedule for distributing these benefits, which can depend on factors like case numbers, last names, or application dates. While some recipients get their benefits at the beginning of the month, others might have to wait until later.
The recipients in the 48 contiguous States who are living on their own will receive up to $292. If you are living in a 4-member family, you could receive up to $975. The largest benefit payment will be for families of 8, which can receive up to $1,756 after the increase last year. Many SNAP recipients may not qualify for full amounts because they have other earnings and resources.
With the current administration under Donald Trump, there could be policy changes impacting SNAP in the near future. Some Republican proposals aim to restrict the types of foods that can be bought with EBT cards, focusing on eliminating junk food.
If you rely on SNAP, it’s wise to stay updated on possible changes. Be sure to check with your state’s SNAP office or website for any updates or any doubts you may have. For the time being, the February 2025 payments are scheduled, and knowing your benefit dates can help you plan your grocery shopping better.
