Nine States Are Still Sending SNAP Benefits for September 2025

If you use SNAP benefits (food stamps), you might have noticed that the date you receive your money changes each month. Even though SNAP is a federal program, every state manages its own payment schedule.

Check out: Three Ways to Get SNAP Approval and Maximized Benefits

For September 2025, most people had received their SNAP benefits by September 22. However, nine states were still sending payments right up to the last days of the month. Here’s what you need to know.
 

States Sending Benefits Late in September

If you lived in one of these nine states, you might still have been waiting for your benefits through September 28:
 

• Alabama: Payments sent through September 23
• Delaware: Payments sent through September 23
• Florida: Payments sent through September 28
• Georgia: Payments sent through September 23
• Indiana: Payments sent through September 23
• Louisiana: Payments sent through September 23
• Maryland: Payments sent through September 23
• Missouri: Payments sent through September 22
• Texas: Payments sent through September 28

Usually, if your payment is scheduled for the last few days of the month, it could be because of your case number or ID. To get the exact date, it’s best to check your state’s official social services website or your EBT account app.
 

SNAP Benefit Amounts for 2024–2025

The maximum SNAP amounts for families (living in the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C.) for October 2024 through September 2025 were:
 

• 1 person: $292 per month
• 2 people: $536
• 3 people: $768
• 4 people: $975
• 5 people: $1,158
• 6 people: $1,390
• 7 people: $1,536
• 8 people: $1,756
• Each extra person: Add $220

Remember, these are the maximum limits. The amount you actually get depends on your household’s income, rent, and other expenses. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, these limits are higher because living costs are higher there.
 

SNAP Might Be Increasing Soon

Every year, SNAP benefits get a small boost to keep up with the rising cost of living and food prices. For 2025, benefits will increase by 2.5%.

For example, a family of four can expect about $994 a month (about $21 more than last year), and a single person will get about $298 (about $6 more per month). These small increases are meant to help millions of Americans buy groceries.
 

What To Do If Your SNAP Benefits Are Late

If you haven’t received your benefits on time, contact your state’s SNAP office or the Department of Social Services right away. They can check your payment status, help fix any issues, and may provide emergency assistance if needed.

Keep notes of when you call or message them, just in case you need to follow up.

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