The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continues disbursing benefits through July 28, with state-by-state schedules and minimum allotments now clearly outlined. While some recipients may only collect $23, others could receive up to $1,756, depending on household size and regional adjustments.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirms that July SNAP benefits are now being delivered nationwide. Although the federal government administers funding, each state sets its own payment calendar, meaning recipients receive benefits on different days across the month.
Minimum Benefit Varies Across States and Territories
According to the USDA, the minimum allotment for SNAP recipients in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia remains fixed at $23 for July. This amount applies to households of one or two people that qualify for the lowest level of assistance. These minimum benefits are set to remain unchanged through September 30, 2025.
Alaska applies a regional adjustment based on three designated zones. Minimum benefits there are higher: $30 in urban areas, $39 in rural zone 1, and $47 in rural zone 2. This reflects variations in cost of living and accessibility.
Other U.S. territories have also adjusted their minimum allotments due to elevated local expenses. In Hawaii, the minimum benefit is set at $41. Guam residents may receive $35, while recipients in the U.S. Virgin Islands collect $30.
For eligible households beyond the minimum, benefit levels can vary significantly. A single person who qualifies for the maximum individual allotment may receive up to $292, while larger households can access monthly benefits as high as $1,756, according to the USDA.
Payment Schedule Differs by State
Although July benefits are federally funded, distribution dates are determined at the state level, resulting in a broad spectrum of payment windows. According to the official USDA schedule, Florida and Texas maintain the longest payout ranges, running from July 1 to 28.
Many states concluded their SNAP disbursements early in the month. For example, Connecticut and New Jersey issued payments between July 1 and 5, while New York operated from July 1 to 9. South Dakota, which only processes benefits on a single day, paid recipients on July 10.
Larger states tend to adopt longer staggered schedules. California, Illinois, and Ohio issued benefits across ten-day periods, while Georgia and Indiana stretched disbursements between July 5 and 23.
- Alabama: July 4 – 23
- Arizona: July 1 – 13
- Arkansas: July 4 – 13
- California: July 1 – 10
- Colorado: July 1 – 10
- Connecticut: July 1 – 3
- Delaware: July 2 – 23
- Florida: July 1 – 28
- Georgia: July 5 – 23
- Hawaii: July 3 – 5
- Idaho: July 1 – 10
- Illinois: July 1 – 10
- Indiana: July 5 – 23
- Iowa: July 1 – 10
- Kansas: July 1 – 10
- Kentucky: July 1 – 19
- Louisiana: July 1 – 23
- Maine: July 10 – 14
- Maryland: July 4 – 23
- Massachusetts: July 1 – 14
- Michigan: July 3 – 21
- Minnesota: July 4 – 13
- Mississippi: July 4 – 21
- Missouri: July 1 – 22
- Montana: July 2 – 6
- Nebraska: July 1 – 5
- Nevada: July 1 – 10
- New Hampshire: July 5
- New Jersey: July 1 – 5
- New Mexico: July 1 – 20
- New York: July 1 – 9
- North Carolina: July 3 – 21
- Ohio: July 2 – 20
- Oklahoma: July 1 – 10
- Oregon: July 1 – 9
- Pennsylvania: Over the first ten working days in July 2025
- South Carolina: July 1 – 10
- South Dakota: July 10
- Tennessee: July 1 – 20
- Texas: July 1 – 28
- Utah: July 5, 11 and 15
- Virginia: July 1 – 7
- Washington: July 1 – 20
- West Virginia: July 1 – 9
- Wisconsin: July 1 – 15
- Wyoming: July 1 – 4
- Guam: July 1 – 10
- Puerto Rico: July 4 – 22
- The District of Columbia: July 1 – 10
All SNAP recipients are permitted to spend their benefits on eligible food items at authorized grocery stores, supermarkets, and farmers markets. Emergency or expedited benefits remain available for applicants facing urgent financial hardship.
The USDA advises individuals who have not yet received their July allotment or who believe they qualify for expedited aid to contact their state SNAP agency for assistance.
