If you are a family of 5, the SNAP benefit can provide you with a check of up to $1,158 if you get no reductions and qualify. Bear in mind that filing and approval are essential. Both are essential requirements that the USDA and its Food and Nutrition Service have set.
On average, a family of 5 can receive about $845 per the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Both Food Stamp amounts, average and maximum are fantastic if you are facing financial difficulties and you cannot afford to buy healthy food. In fact, millions of Americans qualify but have not applied yet.
SNAP Payment Schedule for families of 5 and other recipients
The November paydays will take place from the 1st through the 28th. Depending on the State, district, or U.S. territory that you live in, you may receive your SNAP payments earlier or later in the month. Some States only have a single payday. Therefore all recipients get Food Stamps on the same payday. E.g Alaska.
- 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
- Oregon: November 1 to 9
- Pennsylvania: SNAP checks will be delivered during the first 10 business days
- 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
The District of Columbia: November 1 to 10
The U.S. Virgin Islands: November 1
SNAP amounts in November
All SNAP payments will include the 2025 COLA increase. Therefore, they will have the same maximum amounts as in October. The largest payments will be for families of 8 with checks of up to $1,756.
Individuals can receive Food Stamps of up to $292, up from $291. So, as you can see, the COLA increase has not been significant since there has been a slight variation.
A family of four can receive up to $975, up from $973. Remember that SNAP benefits are compatible with Social Security retirement or SSDI benefits as well as with SSI benefits.
What are the eligibility criteria for SNAP benefits for a family of 5?
Key eligibility criteria for SNAP benefits for a family of 5 in California:
Gross Monthly Income Limit: The gross monthly income limit for a household of 5 is $6,098 (200% of the federal poverty level). This includes income from all sources before any deductions.
Net Monthly Income Limit: For a 5-person household, the limit is $3,049. This represents 100% of the federal poverty level. The calculation includes deductions such as 20% from earned income, standard deductions based on size, and additional deductions for dependent care, medical expenses for elderly or disabled members, and excess shelter costs.
Asset/Resource Limit: There is no asset limit for SNAP in California. Households with an elderly or disabled member that exceed the gross income limit may alternatively qualify under federal rules with a $4,500 asset limit.
Work Requirements: Generally, able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) aged 18-49 must work or join a program for 20 hours weekly. This is necessary to keep SNAP benefits for more than three months in 36 months. However, children, seniors, the disabled, and pregnant women are exempt.
Citizenship: U.S. citizens and certain lawfully present non-citizens are eligible. Non-citizens must generally have lived in the U.S. for 5 years, be receiving disability benefits, or be under age 18.
To apply for CalFresh (SNAP) benefits in California, the household must contact their local SNAP office. The maximum monthly benefit for a family of 5 is $1,158 if eligible
What steps should I take if my household income exceeds the gross limit for SNAP benefits?
- Report the change in income to your local SNAP office by the 10th day of the month following the month your income increased above the limit. You are required to report this change.
- Your SNAP case will likely be closed once you report the income change, since your household is no longer eligible due to being over the income limit.
- If you disagree with the decision to close your SNAP case, you have the right to request a fair hearing within 90 days of the decision. You can request the hearing by phone, in writing, or in person at your local SNAP office.
- While you will no longer qualify for regular SNAP benefits, check if your state has a SNAP-funded program with higher income limits that you may still be eligible for, called broad-based categorical eligibility. Your caseworker can provide more information on this.
- Look into other food assistance programs you may qualify for, such as local food banks, WIC (for women, infants and children), free school meals for children, senior food programs like Meals on Wheels, etc. Your local SNAP office can provide referrals.