The maximum SNAP amounts have been recently unveiled by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Food Stamps have not increased much though in the 48 contiguous States.
SNAP recipients in Hawaii even got a reduction just like in the previous COLA. The earnings each family has and the household size are also key to receiving a higher a lower payment. That is why average payments may show a better idea of what monthly payments could be like if you applied.
SNAP and the estimated average monthly payment in the USA
If you live in one of the 48 contiguous States, here are the average payments for SNAP after COLA recipients according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities:
- a family or household of 1 person: 199 dollars
- a family or household of 2 people: $364 dollars
- a family or household of 3 people: $594 dollars
- a family or household of 4 people: $726 dollars
- a family or household of 5 people: $845 dollars
- a family or household of 6 people: $1,018 dollars
- a family or household of 7 people: $1,116 dollars
- a family or household of 8 people: 1,317 dollars
This does not mean that this is the amount you will receive if you apply for SNAP benefits after the COLA increase. This is just an estimated average of what Food Stamp beneficiaries get.
SNAP maximum amounts after the 2025 COLA increase
The maximum amount a single person on Food Stamps can receive is $292, up from 291 dollars. A dollar increase is not much money since it is just up to 12 dollars extra per year.
Needless to say, it will be better to receive 1 extra dollar per month rather than a decrease. A household of 2 can receive up to $536, up from $535. If you are three people in your house, flat or apartment, it could be up to $768, up from $766.
For four, before the COLA increase, it was $973 while it is $975 after the boost. Those families with five members can receive up to $1,158 thanks to the cost of living adjustment.
Qualifying members and maximum SNAP amounts after COLA
- 1: $292
- 2: $536
- 3: $768
- 4: $975
- 5: $1,158
- 6: $1,390
- 7: $1,536
- 8: $1,756
Each additional member can get up to: $220
