USDA has scheduled SNAP payments for March 1, 2025. Most States will start on the first, but there are many that will begin delivering Food Stamps much later. The largest Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit amounts will be in Alaska ($586), Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands ($376).
The 48 contiguous states will share the maximum SNAP payment worth $292 for 1 person through September 30, 2025. It will not be until after that date that the 2026 COLA will come into effect. On average, Food Stamps are much lower, e.g. $199 for an individual in the 48 contiguous States.
Updated SNAP payment schedule for March with new paydays
Here are all the States and when they will deliver Food Stamps in March. Apart from the paydays in the 48 contiguous States, you can check when the money will be in your SNAP EBT card in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia.
Alabama: March 4-23
Alaska: March 1
Arizona: March 1-13
Arkansas: March 4-13
California: March 1-10
Colorado: March 1-10
Connecticut: March 1-3
Delaware: March 2-23
Florida: March 1-28
Georgia: March 5-23
Hawaii: March 3-5
Idaho: March 1-10
Illinois: March 1-10
Indiana: March 5-23
Iowa: March 1-10
Kansas: March 1-10
Kentucky: March 1-19
Louisiana: March 1-23
Maine: March 10-14
Maryland: March 4-23
Massachusetts: March 1-14
Michigan: March 3-21
Minnesota: March 4-13
Mississippi: March 4-21
Missouri: March 1-22
Montana: March 2-6
Nebraska: March 1-5
Nevada: March 1-10
New Hampshire: March 5
New Jersey: March 1-5
New Mexico: March 1-20
New York: March 1-9
North Carolina: March 3-21
North Dakota: March 1
Ohio: March 2-20
Oklahoma: March 1-10
Oregon: March 1-9
Pennsylvania: Over the first 10 business days in March
Rhode Island: March 1
South Carolina: March 1-10
South Dakota: March 10
Tennessee: March 1-20
Texas: March 1-28
Utah: March 15
Vermont: March 1
Virginia: March 1-7
Washington: March 1-20
West Virginia: March 1-9
Wisconsin: March 1-15
Wyoming: March 1-4
Guam: March 1-10
Puerto Rico: March 4 – 22
The District of Columbia: March 1-10
The U.S. Virgin Islands: March 1
How is the SNAP payment amount determined for individuals and families?
The SNAP benefit amount depends on the household’s income, expenses, and size. Households need to pass income and asset tests to qualify.
To calculate the benefit:
- Gross monthly income must be at or below 130% of the poverty line (for a family of 3, $2,798/month for FY 2025)
- Net income (after deductions) must be at or below 100% of the poverty line
- Assets must be below 2,750(or2,750(or4,250 if elderly/disabled member)
Deductions include a standard deduction, 20% earnings deduction, child care, child support, medical expenses over $35/month, and excess shelter costs.
The benefit equals the maximum allotment for the household size minus 30% of the household’s net income. For FY 2025, the maximum monthly allotments are $292 for a 1-person household, $1,756 for an 8-person household
Who can receive SNAP in March?
If you qualify for expedited SNAP benefits, you may qualify for Food Stamps in March. If you apply now for this benefit in Florida and Texas, you may even get the March payment if you qualified for the March 28 payday and your application is processed quickly.
For your information, there are income and resource requirements. Therefore, it is only for American families with a low income. Those who are not excemted must meet general and specific work requirements.
ABAWD (Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents) must work for at least 80 hours per month to continue receiving SNAP for more than 3 months in three years. Residency and other requirements may apply too.
