If you receive SNAP Food Stamps in the United States, you already know how important this benefit is for buying fresh food and managing your monthly grocery budget. These payments are loaded directly onto your EBT card and can be used at approved stores across the country.
But remember — each state sends SNAP payments on different days, so it’s important to check your state’s schedule to know when your money will be available in March 2025.
How SNAP Helps Families
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), commonly known as food stamps, provides extra financial help to families and individuals with low income. The money can be used to buy groceries, fresh produce, meat, dairy, and more — but cannot be used to purchase alcohol, tobacco, or non-food items.
If you’re approved for SNAP, you’ll get the money each month on your EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card, which works like a debit card at grocery stores and supermarkets that accept SNAP.
When Will Your State Send SNAP Benefits in March 2025?
Here is the full state-wise SNAP payment schedule for March 2025:
| State | Payment Dates (March 2025) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
How to Know If You’ve Received Your SNAP Payment
You can simply check the balance on your EBT card to see if the payment has arrived. Most EBT cards have a toll-free number on the back, or you can log into your state’s EBT portal or app.
Once the money is loaded, you can start using it right away at any approved SNAP retailer.