In February 2025, money for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often known as food stamps, will be loaded onto EBT cards.
It's important for people who get this help to know exactly when their state will deposit the funds so they can plan their shopping and budget accordingly.
No matter how much you receive—the maximum can be up to $292 per person in a household—every bit of assistance counts towards improving your family's well-being.
Here’s how the distribution looks for different states in February 2025:
- Alabama: February 4 to 23
- Alaska: February 1
- Arizona: February 1 to 13
- Arkansas: February 4 to 13
- California: February 1 to 10
- Colorado: February 1 to 10
- Connecticut: February 1 to 3
- Delaware: February 2 to 23
- District of Columbia: February 1 to 10
- Florida: February 1 to 28
- Georgia: February 5 to 23
- Guam: February 1 to 10
- Hawaii: February 3 to 5
- Idaho: February 1 to 10
- Illinois: February 1 to 10
- Indiana: February 5 to 23
- Iowa: February 1 to 10
- Kansas: February 1 to 10
- Kentucky: February 1 to 19
- Louisiana: February 1 to 23
- Maine: February 10-14
- Maryland: February 4 to 23
- Massachusetts: February 1 to 14
- Michigan: February 3 to 21
- Minnesota: February 4 to 13
- Mississippi: February 4 to 21
- Missouri: February 1 to 22
- Montana: February 2 to 6
- Nebraska: February 1 to 5
- Nevada: February 1 to 10
- New Hampshire: February 5
- New Jersey: February 1 to 5
- New Mexico: February 1 to 20
- New York: February 1 to 9
- North Carolina: February 3 to 21
- North Dakota: February 1
- Ohio: February 2 to 20
- Oklahoma: February 1 to 10
- Oregon: February 1 to 9
- Pennsylvania: February 3 to 14
- Puerto Rico: February 4 to February 22
- Rhode Island: February 1
- South Carolina: February 1 to 10
- South Dakota: February 10
- Tennessee: February 1 to 20
- Texas: February 1 to 28
- Utah: February 5, 11 and 15
- Virgin Islands: February 1
- Vermont: February 1
- Virginia: February 1 to 7
- Washington: February 1 to 20
- West Virginia: February 1 to 9
- Wisconsin: February 1 to 15
- Wyoming: February 1 to 4
Some states distribute the payments at the beginning of the month, while others spread them out over several days. Payment schedules can vary; some states might distribute based on the alphabetical order of last names, others might have specific dates.
To find out if your funds are available, you need to check the balance on your EBT card. You can then use your SNAP benefits at participating stores.
Check out: Maximizing the Value of Your SNAP Benefits: A Guide to Where You Can Use Them
Remember, it’s always wise to check the specific payment schedule for your state, as this information can help you better manage your finances and ensure you have the resources you need for the month.
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