SNAP Payments Up to $586 Arriving on March 1, 2025—Are You Eligible?

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly referred to as food stamps, will begin distributing March benefits starting on March 1, 2025. While some states will process payments on the first of the month, others have staggered schedules that extend into late March.

SNAP Benefit Amounts for March 2025

The maximum SNAP payment varies by location:

  • Alaska: Up to $586 per eligible recipient
  • Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands: Maximum benefit of $376
  • 48 Contiguous States & Washington, D.C.: Maximum of $292 per individual through September 30, 2025

On average, most recipients in the lower 48 states receive about $199 per month in food assistance. Any adjustments to SNAP benefits due to the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will take effect after September 30, 2025.

State-by-State SNAP Payment Schedule for March

Here’s when states and U.S. territories will distribute March SNAP benefits:

  • March 1: Alaska, Rhode Island, North Dakota, Vermont, The U.S. Virgin Islands
  • March 1-3: Connecticut
  • March 1-4: Wyoming
  • March 1-5: Nebraska, New Jersey
  • March 1-7: Virginia
  • March 1-9: New York, Oregon, West Virginia
  • March 1-10: California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, The District of Columbia, Guam
  • March 1-13: Arizona, Arkansas, Minnesota
  • March 1-14: Massachusetts
  • March 1-15: Wisconsin
  • March 1-19: Kentucky
  • March 1-20: New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Washington
  • March 1-21: Mississippi
  • March 1-22: Missouri
  • March 1-23: Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland
  • March 1-28: Florida, Texas
  • March 2-6: Montana
  • March 2-20: Ohio
  • March 3-5: Hawaii
  • March 3-21: Michigan, North Carolina
  • March 4-13: Arkansas, Minnesota
  • March 4-21: Mississippi
  • March 4-22: Puerto Rico
  • March 5: New Hampshire
  • March 10: South Dakota
  • March 10-14: Maine
  • March 15: Utah

Who Qualifies for SNAP Benefits in March?

To receive March 2025 SNAP benefits, individuals and families must meet income and resource limits set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Eligibility is typically based on household income, family size, and financial resources.

Some applicants may qualify for expedited SNAP benefits, allowing them to receive assistance sooner if they have an urgent need. For example, those who apply for SNAP in Texas or Florida this month may still receive a March 28th payment if their application is processed quickly.

Work Requirements for Certain Recipients

Able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) must meet work requirements to continue receiving food assistance beyond three months in a three-year period. They must:

  • Work at least 80 hours per month, or
  • Participate in an approved work training or employment program

Other residency and eligibility requirements may also apply, so it’s important to check with your state’s SNAP office for details .

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