INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (DDN) – The financial situation of families across the United States is influenced by various factors, necessitating ongoing adjustments for those in greatest need, based on the changing elements that also impact the assistance offered by the government to bolster their economic stability.
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service initiates each fiscal year by making changes to the maximum allocations, deductions, and eligibility criteria for its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Changes are implemented in response to the cost of living, and 2025 will follow suit, as maximum allowances were established last October, with certain increases applicable across the 48 states and the District of Columbia, along with Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.
Eligibility and maximum allocation
The USDA website indicates that the maximum resource allocation is influenced by location and the number of items in each household. Eligibility is determined by net income, which is calculated by subtracting allowable deductions from gross income. This determination is based on data from last October and will remain in effect until September 2025.
The highest amount designated for a family of five across the 48 states and the District of Columbia is set at $1,158.
- Household size 1: $292
- Household size 2: $536
- Household size 3: $768
- Household size 4: $975
- Household size 5: $1,158
- Household size 6: $1,390
- Household size 7: $1,536
- Household size 8: $1,756
- For each additional person: $220
However, this maximum amount differs for families of the same size in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, with specific figures accessible on the USDA website.The maximum allocations for the 48 states and the District of Columbia will remain in effect until September 2025.
Reference: SNAP Benefits 2025: How much does a family of 5 receive in food stamps?
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