Ultimate Guide to SNAP Food Stamps for March 2025: Key Mailing Dates & Updated Maximum Payment Details!

Many people in the U.S. are looking forward to their upcoming payments from Social Security. But don’t forget about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits! For some states, you might receive your SNAP payment as early as the first week of March.

But here’s the catch: When you get your SNAP benefits can vary widely based on where you live. Some states release payments on the first of the month, while others might take a bit longer. Factors like your last name can also affect the exact timing of your payment.

If you’ve already been approved for SNAP benefits, you can relax. Your payment will typically show up on your EBT card during the payment schedule. If you’re unsure or if something seems off, it’s a good idea to check in with the USDA.

Here’s a helpful list of when SNAP payments will be made in March:

• Alabama: March 4 to 23
• Alaska: March 1
• Arizona: March 1 to 13
• Arkansas: March 4 to 13
• California: March 1 to 10
• Colorado: March 1 to 10
• Connecticut: March 1 to 3
• Delaware: March 2 to 23
• Washington D.C.: March 1 to 10
• Florida: March 1 to 28
• Georgia: March 5 to 23
• Hawaii: March 3 to 5
• Idaho: March 1 to 10
• Illinois: March 1 to 10
• Indiana: March 5 to 23
• Iowa: March 1 to 10
• Kansas: March 1 to 10
• Kentucky: March 1 to 19
• Louisiana: March 1 to 23
• Maine: March 10-14
• Maryland: March 4 to 23
• Massachusetts: March 1 to 14
• Michigan: March 3 to 21
• Minnesota: March 4 to 13
• Mississippi: March 4 to 21
• Missouri: March 1 to 22
• Montana: March 2 to 6
• Nebraska: March 1 to 5
• Nevada: March 1 to 10
• New Hampshire: March 5
• New Jersey: March 1 to 5
• New Mexico: March 1 to 20
• New York: March 1 to 9
• North Carolina: March 3 to 21
• North Dakota: March 1
• Ohio: March 2 to 20
• Oklahoma: March 1 to 10
• Oregon: March 1 to 9
• Pennsylvania: March 3 to 14
• Puerto Rico: March 4 to March 22
• Rhode Island: March 1
• South Carolina: March 1 to 10
• South Dakota: March 10
• Tennessee: March 1 to 20
• Texas: March 1 to 28
• Utah: March 5, 11 and 15
• Virgin Islands: March 1
• Vermont: March 1
• Virginia: March 1 to 7
• Washington: March 1 to 20
• West Virginia: March 1 to 9
• Wisconsin: March 1 to 15
• Wyoming: March 1 to 4

This payment schedule is useful to know when to expect funds on your EBT card. Unlike Social Security, SNAP payments depend on individual state rules, so it’s good to stay informed.

Keep in mind, starting with the COLA increase for 2025, the maximum SNAP benefit is $292 per eligible family member. This is the most you can receive for each person in your household.