10 Days Left to Claim the Largest SNAP Payments in This State

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment schedule for February 2025. While all 50 states participate in the program, Alaska and Hawaii offer higher maximum benefit amounts due to increased costs of living in these regions.

Why Do Alaska and Hawaii Receive Higher SNAP Payments?

The cost of living in Alaska and Hawaii is significantly higher than in the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C., which is why SNAP benefits in these states are substantially larger.

For example:

A single-person household in most states receives a maximum of $292 per month.
In Hawaii, that amount increases to $517, while in Alaska (Rural 2 areas), it can reach $586.

As household sizes increase, the difference in payments grows even more:

A two-person household can receive up to $1,074 in Alaska and $948 in Hawaii.
A four-person household, which is common in the U.S., can get up to $1,953 in Alaska and $1,723 in Hawaii.
An eight-person household in Alaska’s Rural 2 areas may qualify for $3,516, while in Hawaii, the maximum is $3,102.

For comparison, in the 48 contiguous states and D.C., the maximum benefit for a household of eight is $1,756—less than half of what some Alaskans receive.

SNAP Payment Schedule for February 2025

SNAP benefits are distributed on different dates depending on the state. Some states, such as Alaska, Vermont, Rhode Island, and North Dakota, will issue all payments on February 1. Others, including Florida and Texas, will continue distributing benefits until February 28.

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Below is the complete SNAP payment schedule for February 2025:

States Issuing All Payments on February 1

Alaska
North Dakota
Rhode Island
Vermont

States with Payments Spread Throughout February

Alabama: February 4-23
Arizona: February 1-13
Arkansas: February 4-13
California: February 1-10
Colorado: February 1-10
Connecticut: February 1-3
Delaware: February 2-23
Florida: February 1-28
Georgia: February 5-23
Hawaii: February 3-5
Idaho: February 1-10
Illinois: February 1-10
Indiana: February 5-23
Iowa: February 1-10
Kansas: February 1-10
Kentucky: February 1-19
Louisiana: February 1-23
Maine: February 10-14
Maryland: February 4-23
Massachusetts: February 1-14
Michigan: February 3-21
Minnesota: February 4-13
Mississippi: February 4-21
Missouri: February 1-22
Montana: February 2-6
Nebraska: February 1-5
Nevada: February 1-10
New Hampshire: February 5
New Jersey: February 1-5
New Mexico: February 1-20
New York: February 1-9
North Carolina: February 3-21
Ohio: February 2-20
Oklahoma: February 1-10
Oregon: February 1-9
Pennsylvania: First 10 business days in February
South Carolina: February 1-10
South Dakota: February 10
Tennessee: February 1-20
Texas: February 1-28
Utah: February 15
Virginia: February 1-7
Washington: February 1-20
West Virginia: February 1-9
Wisconsin: February 1-15
Wyoming: February 1-4

U.S. Territories SNAP Payment Schedule

Guam: February 1-10
Puerto Rico: February 4-22
U.S. Virgin Islands: February 1
District of Columbia (D.C.): February 1-10

Final Thoughts

SNAP benefits provide essential assistance to millions of Americans, helping families afford groceries each month. The distribution dates vary by state, so recipients should check their local schedules to ensure they receive their payments on time. Alaska and Hawaii continue to see significantly higher benefits due to their increased costs of living.

If you’re a SNAP recipient, make sure to plan your budget accordingly and stay informed about the latest updates from the USDA and state agencies.

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