After delays caused by the recent federal shutdown, millions of U.S. households can finally breathe easier. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has confirmed that December 2025 benefits will be distributed following the regular schedule, ending the disruptions that affected nearly 30% of recipients in November.
Because each state manages its own deposit calendar, it is essential for beneficiaries to know their exact payment dates. SNAP deposits can vary based on factors such as the first letter of the last name, case number, or Social Security number. Below, you’ll find all the information needed to plan your food purchases for the final month of the year.
Maximum SNAP Benefit Amounts for December
The following maximum benefit amounts remain in effect under the most recent Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA):
- 1-person household: up to $298
- 4-person household: up to $994
- 8-person household: up to $1,789
These amounts help families maintain access to essential groceries throughout fiscal year 2025.
Updated SNAP Requirements
Following administrative changes after the government shutdown, new activity requirements were implemented. Most adults ages 18 to 64 who do not live with a child under 14 must now complete at least 80 hours of qualifying activity per month, which may include:
- Paid or unpaid work
- Volunteer service
- Community service
- Participation in SNAP Employment & Training programs
SNAP December 2025 Payment Schedule by State
Below is the official deposit calendar for each state and U.S. territory:
- Alabama: December 4–23
- Alaska: December 1
- Arizona: December 1–13
- Arkansas: December 4–13
- California: December 1–10
- Colorado: December 1–10
- Connecticut: December 1–3
- Delaware: December 2–23
- District of Columbia: December 1–10
- Florida: December 1–28
- Georgia: December 5–23
- Guam: December 1–10
- Hawaii: December 3–5
- Idaho: December 1–10
- Illinois: December 1–20
- Indiana: December 5–23
- Iowa: December 1–10
- Kansas: December 1–10
- Kentucky: December 1–19
- Louisiana: December 1–23
- Maine: December 10–14
- Maryland: December 4–23
- Massachusetts: December 1–14
- Michigan: December 3–21
- Minnesota: December 4–13
- Mississippi: December 4–21
- Missouri: December 1–22
- Montana: December 2–6
- Nebraska: December 1–5
- Nevada: December 1–10
- New Hampshire: December 5
- New Jersey: December 1–5
- New Mexico: December 1–20
- New York: December 1–9
- North Carolina: December 3–21
- North Dakota: December 1
- Ohio: December 2–20
- Oklahoma: December 1–10
- Oregon: December 1–9
- Pennsylvania: December 3–14
- Puerto Rico: December 4–22
- Rhode Island: December 1
- South Carolina: December 1–19
- South Dakota: December 10
- Tennessee: December 1–20
- Texas: December 1–28
- Utah: December 5, 11, and 15
- U.S. Virgin Islands: December 1
- Vermont: December 1
- Virginia: December 1–7
- Washington: December 1–20
- West Virginia: December 1–9
- Wisconsin: December 1–15
- Wyoming: December 1–4
Knowing your state’s deposit schedule can help you plan your purchases and ensure food security throughout the holiday season.