The Guaranteed Amount Varies Based on Household Income and Expenses
2025 brings new adjustments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with changes in maximum allocations and other parameters that determine the amount of benefits households can receive in the United States. These adjustments, which took effect on October 1, 2024, are based on the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and were announced by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
How Much Will a Two-Person Family Receive in SNAP?
The exact amount each household receives in SNAP benefits depends on their income and expenses. However, the maximum monthly subsidy for a two-person family in the 48 states and Washington D.C. will be $536.
To calculate the final benefit, it is considered that households must allocate around 30% of their net income to food. Thus, the SNAP allocation is determined by subtracting that percentage of the household’s net income from the established maximum allocation.
Other Key SNAP Modifications
- Maximum allocations increased in most U.S. states and territories.
- In the 48 states and Washington D.C., a four-person family can receive up to $975.
- In Hawaii, the allocation for a four-person family will decrease to $1,723.
- In Alaska, amounts will range between $1,258 and $1,953, depending on the region.
- In Guam, the allocation for a four-person family will be $1,437, and in the U.S. Virgin Islands, it will be $1,254.
- The minimum benefit for the 48 states and D.C. will remain at $23, while in Alaska it will range between $30 and $47, and in Hawaii, it will be $41.
These changes reflect the update of SNAP benefits to help households cope with the cost of food in 2025. Depending on their financial situation, beneficiaries may receive an amount adjusted to their needs within the limits set by the program.