In February 2025, many states will begin distributing SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits directly to EBT cards, but the timing of these payments will vary. While some states will issue all payments on February 1, others will continue over a period of days or even weeks, meaning some recipients may need to wait longer to receive their benefits. For some, February 1st will be the day all payments are processed, but the total distribution period for other states could last much longer.
One notable detail is that Alaska will send out the highest SNAP payments in February, with some recipients potentially receiving over $1,756, a figure much higher than the typical maximum of $1,364 seen in the 48 contiguous states and D.C.
SNAP Payments Starting February 1, 2025
According to the USDA’s payment schedule, 32 states will either issue all SNAP benefits or begin the distribution process on February 1, 2025. If you’re in Alaska, Vermont, Rhode Island, or North Dakota, you can expect your payment to be available on that day.
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States Issuing SNAP Payments on February 1, 2025:
- Alaska: February 1
- Arizona: February 1-13
- California: February 1-10
- Colorado: February 1-10
- Connecticut: February 1-3
- Florida: February 1-28
- Idaho: February 1-10
- Illinois: February 1-10
- Iowa: February 1-10
- Kansas: February 1-10
- Kentucky: February 1-19
- Louisiana: February 1-23
- Massachusetts: February 1-14
- Missouri: February 1-22
- Nebraska: February 1-5
- Nevada: February 1-10
- New Jersey: February 1-5
- New Mexico: February 1-20
- New York: February 1-9
- North Dakota: February 1
- Oklahoma: February 1-10
- Oregon: February 1-9
- Rhode Island: February 1
- South Carolina: February 1-10
- Tennessee: February 1-20
- Texas: February 1-28
- Vermont: February 1
- Virginia: February 1-7
- Washington: February 1-20
- West Virginia: February 1-9
- Wisconsin: February 1-15
- Wyoming: February 1-4
- Guam: February 1-10
- The District of Columbia: February 1-10
- The U.S. Virgin Islands: February 1
States Issuing SNAP Payments After February 1, 2025
While some states will issue payments on February 1, others will begin distributing benefits later in the month. For instance, Montana starts on February 2, and South Dakota won’t begin processing payments until February 10. Below are the states that will issue payments after February 1.
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States Issuing SNAP Payments After February 1, 2025:
- Alabama: February 4-23
- Arkansas: February 4-13
- Delaware: February 2-23
- Georgia: February 5-23
- Hawaii: February 3-5
- Indiana: February 5-23
- Maine: February 10-14
- Maryland: February 4-23
- Michigan: February 3-21
- Minnesota: February 4-13
- Mississippi: February 4-21
- Montana: February 2-6
- New Hampshire: February 5
- North Carolina: February 3-21
- Ohio: February 2-20
- Pennsylvania: Over the first 10 business days in February
- South Dakota: February 10
- Utah: February 15
- Puerto Rico: February 4-22
Maximum SNAP Payment Amounts for February 2025
In the 48 contiguous states, the typical maximum SNAP benefits will be:
- $292 for a single person
- $536 for a two-person household
- $975 for a family of four
However, residents of Hawaii will see higher payments, with the maximum being $517 for a single person and up to $3,102 for an eight-person household.
