Since SNAP payments are about to be over in 2024, it is time to prepare for the new Food Stamps due in January in the United States. All the beneficiaries have enjoyed the COLA boost in the 48 contiguous States since October 1, 2025, so all checks will include the Cost-of-Living Adjustment. However, recipients in Hawaii got a reduction after the adjustment and maximum amounts have decreased.
Still, Hawaii provides SNAP beneficiaries with one of the largest payments in the United States. Alaska is also giving more money to eligible recipients than in the 48 contiguous States. More money does not mean they can buy more things. Inflation and soaring prices reduce the amount of things customers can buy in their State.
Who will receive $1,756 on January 1, 2025?
If you are living in a household with 8 members and your income and resources are too low, you may qualify for the largest SNAP payment in the 48 contiguous States. An 8-member family can get up to $1,756 in most States.
A single person on SNAP can receive up to $292 or $199 on average per CBPP. Families with four members can get up to $975. Not all states issue payments on January 1, check the full list below. Meeting your State’s requirements is essential to qualify for the first or any other payday.
Alaska: January 1
Arizona: January 1-13
California: January 1-10
Colorado: January 1-10
Connecticut: January 1-3
Florida: January 1-28
Idaho: January 1-10
Illinois: January 1-10
Iowa: January 1-10
Kansas: January 1-10
Kentucky: January 1-19
Louisiana: January 1-23
Massachusetts: January 1-14
Missouri: January 1-22
Nebraska: January 1-5
Nevada: January 1-10
New Jersey: January 1-5
New Mexico: January 1-20
New York: January 1-9
North Dakota: January 1
Oklahoma: January 1-10
Oregon: January 1-9
Rhode Island: January 1
South Carolina: January 1-10
South Dakota: January 10
Tennessee: January 1-20
Texas: January 1-28
Vermont: January 1
Virginia: January 1-7
Washington: January 1-20
West Virginia: January 1-9
Wisconsin: January 1-15
Wyoming: January 1-4
Guam: January 1-10
January District of Columbia: January 1-10
January U.S. Virgin Islands: January 1
Who will receive $3,516 on January 1, 2025?
This is the maximum SNAP amount in Alaska for a family of 8 who lives in an area designated as Rural 2. If you live in Rural 1, you could get up to $481 (single) or up to $2,888 (8 members).
SNAP families and individuals in Guam and the United States Virgin Islands can get higher SNAP checks too. Maximum SNAP payments in the U.S. Virgin Islands range from $376 to $2,257.
SNAP recipients in Guam can get up to $431 if they are single or up to $2,588 if they are 8 people in the same household. Apply for SNAP if you are facing food insecurity or if you know someone who need these checks help them file.
