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According to Vibes.okdiario , The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments are still being issued in several states for November, but these payments will wrap up by the end of the month. For December, Food Stamps will be issued starting on December 1, with the updated COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) increase applied.
SNAP Payments for November
As of now, there are only 17 states still processing SNAP payments for November, with Puerto Rico also issuing Food Stamps until November 22. Below are the SNAP payment dates for November:
- Alabama: November 4-23
- Delaware: November 2-23
- Florida: November 1-28
- Georgia: November 5-23
- Indiana: November 5-23
- Kentucky: November 1-19
- Louisiana: November 1-23
- Maryland: November 4-23
- Michigan: November 3-21
- Mississippi: November 4-21
- Missouri: November 1-22
- New Mexico: November 1-20
- North Carolina: November 3-21
- Ohio: November 2-20
- Tennessee: November 1-20
- Texas: November 1-28
- Washington: November 1-20
- Puerto Rico: November 4-22
SNAP Payment Dates for December
Looking ahead to December, USDA has confirmed the payment dates across the 50 states, with certain states like Alaska and Vermont issuing benefits on the first day of the month. These SNAP payments reflect the new COLA increase, which was implemented on October 1, 2024. Below are the SNAP payment dates for December:
- Alabama: December 4-23
- Alaska: December 1
- Arizona: December 1-13
- Arkansas: December 4-13
- California: December 1-10
- Colorado: December 1-10
- Connecticut: December 1-3
- Delaware: December 2-23
- Florida: December 1-28
- Georgia: December 5-23
- Hawaii: December 3-5
- Idaho: December 1-10
- Illinois: December 1-10
- Indiana: December 5-23
- Iowa: December 1-10
- Kansas: December 1-10
- Kentucky: December 1-19
- Louisiana: December 1-23
- Maine: December 10-14
- Maryland: December 4-23
- Massachusetts: December 1-14
- Michigan: December 3-21
- Minnesota: December 4-13
- Mississippi: December 4-21
- Missouri: December 1-22
- Montana: December 2-6
- Nebraska: December 1-5
- Nevada: December 1-10
- New Hampshire: December 5
- New Jersey: December 1-5
- New Mexico: December 1-20
- New York: December 1-9
- North Carolina: December 3-21
- North Dakota: December 1
- Ohio: December 2-20
- Oklahoma: December 1-10
- Oregon: December 1-9
- Pennsylvania: SNAP payments over the first 10 business days
- Rhode Island: December 1
- South Carolina: December 1-10
- South Dakota: December 10
- Tennessee: December 1-20
- Texas: December 1-28
- Utah: December 5, 11, and 15
- Vermont: December 1
- Virginia: December 1-7
- Washington: December 1-20
- West Virginia: December 1-9
- Wisconsin: December 1-15
- Wyoming: December 1-4
Additionally, Guam will issue SNAP benefits from December 1-10, Puerto Rico from December 4-22, and the District of Columbia from December 1-10. The U.S. Virgin Islands will issue payments on December 1.
2025 SNAP COLA Update: New Payment Schedule for October Benefits
SNAP Payment Adjustments
A family of eight in the 48 contiguous states can now receive up to $1,756 in SNAP benefits due to the COLA increase, while Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will see higher maximum benefits. For instance, in Alaska, eligible families can receive up to $3,516 for a family of 8 in December.
These updates to SNAP payment schedules and amounts help families plan their food assistance for the upcoming months.
