The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), previously known as Food Stamps, supports low-income individuals and families by providing them with funds to purchase eligible food.
For August 2025, recipients across the United States will see their benefits distributed on different dates, which are determined by the state in which they reside. While some states distribute payments on a specific day, others follow a more extended distribution period.
According to Futbolete, the dates vary by region, impacting when recipients can expect their SNAP payment to be loaded onto their EBT card, which is crucial for managing their monthly food purchases.
When Will SNAP Benefits Be Distributed?
For August 2025, the dates on which eligible recipients will receive their SNAP benefits vary. While some states issue payments on a single day, others may have multiple days spread throughout the month.
This distribution method ensures that recipients in each state can access their benefits when they need them most.
SNAP Payment Dates for Each State
Here’s the breakdown for when eligible recipients will receive their SNAP benefits in August 2025:
States with a Single Payment Window
- Alaska: August 1
- North Dakota: August 1
- Vermont: August 1
- Rhode Island: August 1
- U.S. Virgin Islands: August 1
- Puerto Rico: August 4 – 22
- District of Columbia: August 1 – 10
States with Multiple Payment Windows
- Florida: August 1 – 28
- Texas: August 1 – 28
- Alabama: August 4 – 23
- Arizona: August 1 – 13
- Arkansas: August 4 – 13
- California: August 1 – 10
- Colorado: August 1 – 10
- Connecticut: August 1 – 3
- Georgia: August 5 – 23
- Indiana: August 5 – 23
- Maryland: August 4 – 23
- Michigan: August 3 – 21
- Minnesota: August 4 – 13
- Mississippi: August 4 – 21
- Missouri: August 1 – 22
- Tennessee: August 1 – 20
- South Carolina: August 1 – 10
- Nevada: August 1 – 10
- Ohio: August 2 – 20
- South Dakota: August 10
- Washington: August 1 – 20
Other Notable Dates
- New York: August 1 – 9
- New Jersey: August 1 – 5
- Oregon: August 1 – 9
- Utah: August 5, 11, and 15
- Maine: August 10 – 14
- New Hampshire: August 5
In July 2025, Florida and Texas are the only two states continuing to distribute SNAP benefits, with paydays falling between July 27 and 28.
For first-time SNAP recipients, it’s essential to know that payment dates vary by state—some states distribute benefits all at once, while others have paydays spread across several weeks.
Additionally, some SNAP recipients are also eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
In states like Vermont, Rhode Island, or North Dakota, SNAP and SSI payments could coincide on August 1, as Social Security benefits are often distributed on the same day.
If you plan to be away when your benefits are deposited, you can use the funds in the following month, offering flexibility in spending.
SSI payments are always due on the 1st of each month, unless it falls on a weekend or federal holiday, in which case the payment is adjusted.
The U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia each have specific dates for SNAP distributions, with Puerto Rico running from August 4 to 22, and both the U.S. Virgin Islands and District of Columbia having payments start on August 1.
