​How much does a family of four receive in SNAP benefits in 2025? This is the exact figure 

CONNOR REID
06/02/2025
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CSTFor the neediest American families, the life plan of all its members depends on their earnings against the budget they have to live on, and many times that is not enough for the most basic things, which is why a large number of people apply for benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP.It is important to note that this federal and state program depends on budget allocations, and for this it is essential that all resources go to the people who need them most. This is why eligibility criteria are established that applicants must meet, which in turn are evaluated each year based on the cost of living known as COLA, which is calculated with the Consumer Price Index and the annual increases in Social Security paymentsNew SNAP Benefits eligibility criteria: Changes and updatesSNAP benefits are different in Alaska, Hawaii and the US territories because of the cost of food in those places, however, they are uniform for the rest of the states and the District of Columbia. Only 36% of households receiving SNAP receive the maximum amount, and all benefits depend on income, deductions and household sizeIn 2025, these are the maximum allowances for families according to the number of members, and as a basis a family of four members is taken, which receives a total maximum of $975 per month, and $220 for each additional person.Data valid as of September 2025. USDA information:Household size 1: $292Household size 2: $536Household size 3: $768Household size 4: $975Household size 5: $1,158Household size 6: $1,390Household size 7: $1,536Household size 8: $1,756