eligible families in the USA will soon receive their Food Stamps so check your EBT card

According to Vibes.okdiario, If you are a family of five, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can provide a benefit of up to $1,158 if you qualify without reductions. Filing and approval are essential, as these are necessary requirements set by the USDA and its Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).

According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a family of five receives an average monthly benefit of about $845. Both the average and maximum benefit amounts can be a lifeline for families struggling to afford healthy food. Millions of Americans are eligible but have not yet applied, making SNAP a valuable but underutilized resource for those facing financial hardship.

SNAP Payment Schedule for November: Families of 5 and Other Recipients

SNAP payments for November will be issued between the 1st and the 28th, depending on the state, district, or U.S. territory. Some states only have a single payment date, like Alaska, where all recipients receive benefits on November 1. Here’s a breakdown of November payment dates by state:

• Alabama: November 4 to 23
• Alaska: November 1
• Arizona: November 1 to 13
• Arkansas: November 4 to 13
• California: November 1 to 10
• Colorado: November 1 to 10
• Connecticut: November 1 to 3
• Delaware: November 2 to 23
• Florida: November 1 to 28
• Georgia: November 5 to 23
• Hawaii: November 3 to 5
• Idaho: November 1 to 10
• Illinois: November 1 to 10
• Indiana: November 5 to 23
• Iowa: November 1 to 10
• Kansas: November 1 to 10
• Kentucky: November 1 to 19
• Louisiana: November 1 to 23
• Maine: November 10 to 14
• Maryland: November 4 to 23
• Massachusetts: November 1 to 14
• Michigan: November 3 to 21
• Minnesota: November 4 to 13
• Mississippi: November 4 to 21
• Missouri: November 1 to 22
• Montana: November 2 to 6
• Nebraska: November 1 to 5
• Nevada: November 1 to 10
• New Hampshire: November 5
• New Jersey: November 1 to 5
• New Mexico: November 1 to 20
• New York: November 1 to 9
• North Carolina: November 3 to 21
• North Dakota: November 1
• Ohio: November 2 to 20
• Oklahoma: November 1 to 10

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• Oregon: November 1 to 9
• Pennsylvania: First 10 business days of the month
• Rhode Island: November 1
• South Carolina: November 1 to 10
• South Dakota: November 10
• Tennessee: November 1 to 20
• Texas: November 1 to 28
• Utah: November 5, 11, and 15
• Vermont: November 1
• Virginia: November 1 to 7
• Washington: November 1 to 20
• West Virginia: November 1 to 9
• Wisconsin: November 1 to 15
• Wyoming: November 1 to 4
• Guam: November 1 to 10
• Puerto Rico: November 4 to 22
• District of Columbia: November 1 to 10
• U.S. Virgin Islands: November 1

November SNAP Benefits Include Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

In November, all SNAP payments will reflect the 2025 COLA increase, which became effective in October. The maximum monthly benefit for larger families, such as a household of eight, reaches up to $1,756. For individuals, the maximum SNAP benefit is now $292, up from $291—a modest increase due to COLA adjustments.

For a family of four, the maximum monthly benefit is $975, up from $973. SNAP benefits are compatible with other forms of assistance, including Social Security retirement, SSDI, and SSI benefits, allowing families to combine resources for better support.