SNAP Food Stamps help millions of low-income families across the United States buy healthy food and improve their daily living. If you’re one of the many Americans who rely on this benefit, knowing when your monthly SNAP payment arrives is important for managing your budget and grocery shopping.
As March 2025 comes to an end, the last SNAP payments of the month are being distributed. Whether you’re in Florida, Texas, or another state, the payment date depends on where you live—because each state follows its own SNAP schedule.
Why SNAP Payment Dates Vary by State
Unlike other federal benefits like Social Security, SNAP benefits are managed by individual states. That means your payment date will depend on your state’s policy, which is often based on case numbers, names, or Social Security digits.
So, a person living in New York may receive their payment early in the month, while someone in Florida or Texas may get theirs at the very end.
If your payment hasn’t arrived yet and you’re in a state with late March distribution, don’t worry—you may still be in the last payment group.
SNAP Benefits: How Much Can You Get?
While the maximum monthly benefit for one person is $292, not everyone receives the full amount. Your actual SNAP benefit depends on your income, household size, and expenses.
Here are some example maximum benefit amounts for 2025:
- 1 person: Up to $292
- 2 people: Up to $535
- 4 people: Up to $973
- 8 people: Up to $1,751
- Each additional person: Add $220
Final SNAP Payment Dates for March 2025 – State by State
If you’re still waiting for your March benefit, check your state’s SNAP payment window below:
| State | Payment Dates |
|---|---|
| Alabama | March 4–23 |
| Alaska | March 1 |
| Arizona | March 1–13 |
| Arkansas | March 4–13 |
| California | March 1–10 |
| Colorado | March 1–10 |
| Connecticut | March 1–3 |
| Delaware | March 2–23 |
| District of Columbia | March 1–10 |
| Florida | March 1–28 |
| Georgia | March 5–23 |
| Guam | March 1–10 |
| Hawaii | March 3–5 |
| Idaho | March 1–10 |
| Illinois | March 1–10 |
| Indiana | March 5–23 |
| Iowa | March 1–10 |
| Kansas | March 1–10 |
| Kentucky | March 1–19 |
| Louisiana | March 1–23 |
| Maine | March 10–14 |
| Maryland | March 4–23 |
| Massachusetts | March 1–14 |
| Michigan | March 3–21 |
| Minnesota | March 4–13 |
| Mississippi | March 4–21 |
| Missouri | March 1–22 |
| Montana | March 2–6 |
| Nebraska | March 1–5 |
| Nevada | March 1–10 |
| New Hampshire | March 5 |
| New Jersey | March 1–5 |
| New Mexico | March 1–20 |
| New York | March 1–9 |
| North Carolina | March 3–21 |
| North Dakota | March 1 |
| Ohio | March 2–20 |
| Oklahoma | March 1–10 |
| Oregon | March 1–9 |
| Pennsylvania | March 3–14 |
| Puerto Rico | March 4–22 |
| Rhode Island | March 1 |
| South Carolina | March 1–10 |
| South Dakota | March 10 |
| Tennessee | March 1–20 |
| Texas | March 1–28 |
| Utah | March 5, 11, 15 |
| Virgin Islands | March 1 |
| Vermont | March 1 |
| Virginia | March 1–7 |
| Washington | March 1–20 |
| West Virginia | March 1–9 |
| Wisconsin | March 1–15 |
| Wyoming | March 1–4 |
What to Do If You Didn’t Get Your March SNAP Payment
If your payment hasn’t arrived, follow these steps:
- Check your EBT balance online or by phone
- Confirm your state’s payment date (you may still be within the distribution window)
- If it’s past your scheduled date, contact your local SNAP office
Sometimes delays happen due to system updates or holidays, but most issues can be resolved quickly.