Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits provide critical financial aid to more than 40 million Americans, ensuring access to nutritious food every month. In January 2025, millions of recipients are scheduled to receive their benefits based on specific state rules and payment schedules. These rules often depend on factors such as case numbers, Social Security numbers, or the recipient’s last name, making it vital for beneficiaries to stay informed.
This article explores how SNAP payments are distributed across different states and highlights the key schedules and criteria for January.
What are SNAP Benefits 2025
SNAP benefits are a lifeline for low-income households, enabling them to purchase healthy food options and manage rising grocery costs. The exact timing of benefits can significantly impact a household’s ability to stretch their monthly food budget. Understanding your state’s distribution schedule helps ensure timely access to funds, preventing delays in purchasing essential groceries.
State Wise SNAP Payment Schedules 2025
Each state determines its own rules for SNAP distribution. Below, we outline how benefits are distributed in key states for January 2025:
Alabama
In Alabama, SNAP payments are issued based on the recipient’s case number. Payments for January are distributed as follows:
Case numbers ending in 65-69: January 17
Case numbers ending in 70-74: January 18
Case numbers ending in 75-79: January 19
Case numbers ending in 80-84: January 20
Case numbers ending in 85-89: January 21
Case numbers ending in 90-94: January 22
Case numbers ending in 95-99: January 23
Delaware
In Delaware, payments depend on the first letter of the recipient’s last name:
Letter P: January 17
Letter Q and R: January 18
Letter S: January 19
Letter T: January 20
Letter U and V: January 21
Letter W: January 22
Letter X, Y, and Z: January 23
Florida
Florida uses a two-digit case number system to determine benefit distribution:
Case numbers ending in 58-60: January 17
Case numbers ending in 61-64: January 18
Case numbers ending in 65-67: January 19
Case numbers ending in 68-71: January 20
Case numbers ending in 72-74: January 21
Case numbers ending in 75-78: January 22
Case numbers ending in 79-81: January 23
Case numbers ending in 82-85: January 24
Case numbers ending in 86-88: January 25
Case numbers ending in 89-92: January 26
Case numbers ending in 93-95: January 27
Case numbers ending in 96-99: January 28
Georgia
Georgia’s payment schedule is also based on case numbers:
Case numbers ending in 60-69: January 17
Case numbers ending in 70-79: January 19
Case numbers ending in 80-89: January 21
Case numbers ending in 90-99: January 23
Indiana
In Indiana, benefits are distributed based on the first letter of the recipient’s last name:
Letter O, P, Q, R: January 17
Letter S: January 19
Letter T, U, V: January 21
Letter W, X, Y, Z: January 23
Kentucky
Kentucky distributes benefits according to case numbers:
Case numbers ending in 8: January 17
Case numbers ending in 9: January 19
Louisiana
Louisiana determines payment dates based on Social Security numbers:
SSNs ending in 6: January 17
SSNs ending in 7: January 19
SSNs ending in 8: January 21
SSNs ending in 9: January 23
Maryland
Maryland uses the first three letters of the recipient’s last name:
NEG to PGZ: January 17
PHA to RIC: January 18
RID to SDZ: January 19
SEA to STC: January 20
STD to TRA: January 21
TRB to WES: January 22
WET to ZZZ: January 23
Michigan
In Michigan, payments are based on the recipient’s ID number:
Recipient IDs ending in 7: January 17
Recipient IDs ending in 8: January 19
Recipient IDs ending in 9: January 21
Mississippi
In Mississippi, payments are determined by the case number:
Case numbers ending in 75-79: January 17
Case numbers ending in 80-84: January 18
Case numbers ending in 85-89: January 19
Case numbers ending in 90-94: January 20
Case numbers ending in 95-99: January 21
Missouri
Missouri schedules payments based on birth month and last name:
September (L-Z): January 17
October (A-K): January 18
October (L-Z): January 19
November (A-K): January 20
November (L-Z): January 21
December (A-Z): January 22
New Mexico
New Mexico bases payments on Social Security numbers:
SSNs ending in 19, 39, 59, 79, 99: January 17
SSNs ending in 8: January 17
SSNs ending in 9: January 19
SSNs ending in 0: January 21
Ohio
In Ohio, SNAP recipients’ case numbers determine the payment dates:
Case numbers ending in 8: January 18
Case numbers ending in 9: January 20
Tennessee
In Tennessee, payments are determined by the last two digits of the Social Security number:
SSNs ending in 80-84: January 17
SSNs ending in 85-89: January 18
SSNs ending in 90-94: January 19
SSNs ending in 95-99: January 20
Texas
Texas uses an Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number:
EDG numbers ending in 04-06: January 17
EDG numbers ending in 07-10: January 18
EDG numbers ending in 11-13: January 19
EDG numbers ending in 14-17: January 20
EDG numbers ending in 18-20: January 21
EDG numbers ending in 21-24: January 22
EDG numbers ending in 25-27: January 23
EDG numbers ending in 28-31: January 24
EDG numbers ending in 32-34: January 25
EDG numbers ending in 35-38: January 26
EDG numbers ending in 39-41: January 27
EDG numbers ending in 42-45: January 28
Changes in SNAP Benefits for 2025
Starting in January, the maximum monthly SNAP benefit increased slightly due to cost-of-living adjustments.
| Individual Maximum Benefit | Increased to $292 (from $291) |
| Household of Four | Increased to $975 (from $973) |
These adjustments ensure that SNAP benefits align with rising food costs and inflation, helping recipients maintain their purchasing power.
What Experts Are Saying
Financial experts and policymakers have weighed in on the importance of understanding state-specific SNAP distribution schedules:
Alex Beene, financial literacy instructor, notes: “State payment schedules can vary widely. While some states follow standard dates, others have unique monthly distribution systems. It’s essential for recipients to stay informed about their specific state’s process to avoid delays.”
For millions of Americans, SNAP benefits are essential for accessing nutritious food and managing monthly expenses. Understanding your state’s payment schedule is crucial for ensuring timely access to these benefits. With small but significant increases in maximum benefit amounts for 2025, recipients can stretch their funds further to meet their household needs.
If you’re a SNAP recipient, check your state’s specific schedule and ensure your information is up to date with the appropriate authorities. Staying informed empowers you to make the most of the assistance available.
