The total amount that monthly benefit-eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households receive is based on several factors including income, expenses, and the number of individuals in the households. The monthly benefit is called an allotment. SNAP benefits are placed on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and the benefits can be used to purchase food at local retailers and participating online retailers.
Maximum Monthly Benefit Levels
Because SNAP households are expected to spend about 30 percent of their own resources on food, your allotment is calculated by multiplying your household’s net monthly income by 0.3 and subtracting the result from the maximum monthly allotment for your household size.
The below represents the maximum SNAP monthly allotment by household size. These allotment levels are set by the Federal government and are subject to change each October 1. SNAP households may receive less than the maximum monthly allotment.
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Effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 |
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Household Size |
Maximum Monthly Allotment |
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1 |
$298 |
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2 |
$546 |
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3 |
$785 |
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4 |
$994 |
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5 |
$1,183 |
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6 |
$1,421 |
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7 |
$1,571 |
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8 |
$1,789 |
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Each Additional Member |
$218 |
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Minimum Allotment |
$24 |
Monthly Benefit Distribution Schedule
The day your benefits are available on your EBT Card is based on the first letter of your last name. Please see the schedule below for the day your benefits will be on your card.
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SNAP Monthly Issuance Schedule |
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First Letter of Last Name |
Date |
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A or B |
1st of month |
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C |
2nd of month |
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D, E, or F |
3rd of month |
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G or H |
4th of month |
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I, J, or K |
5th of month |
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L or M |
6th of month |
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N, O, P, or Q |
7th of month |
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R or S |
8th of month |
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T, U, or V |
9th of month |
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W, X, Y, or Z |
10th of month |