For millions of SNAP Food Stamps beneficiaries across the United States, receiving monthly benefits on time is crucial for planning grocery purchases. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many recipients are eager to know when their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards will be reloaded so they can prepare special meals or stock up on essentials.
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Each state follows its own payment schedule, meaning some recipients will receive their funds earlier in the month, while others may have to wait longer. However, many states will complete their final payments before February 14, 2025, allowing recipients to access their funds just in time.
Check below for the official February SNAP payment schedule by state and find out when you can expect your next deposit.
What Is the SNAP Food Stamps Program?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—commonly known as Food Stamps—helps low-income individuals and families afford nutritious food. Administered at the federal level by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) but distributed by state governments, the program provides monthly benefits through an EBT card that can be used at authorized grocery stores, supermarkets, and some online retailers.
Each state determines its own payment schedule, meaning not all SNAP recipients receive their benefits on the same day. This can impact when households can begin shopping for essentials or plan meals around holidays like Valentine’s Day.
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Which States Will Issue SNAP Payments Before Valentine’s Day?
If you are a SNAP beneficiary, checking your state’s February payment schedule is essential to know when your benefits will arrive. Below is a state-by-state breakdown of SNAP deposit dates, highlighting those that complete payments before February 14, 2025.
📅 Full SNAP Payment Schedule for February 2025
| State | Payment Dates | Last Payment Before Valentine’s Day? |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | February 4 – 23 | ❌ No (Feb. 23) |
| Alaska | February 1 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 1) |
| Arizona | February 1 – 13 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 13) |
| Arkansas | February 4 – 13 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 13) |
| California | February 1 – 10 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 10) |
| Colorado | February 1 – 10 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 10) |
| Connecticut | February 1 – 3 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 3) |
| Delaware | February 2 – 23 | ❌ No (Feb. 23) |
| District of Columbia | February 1 – 10 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 10) |
| Florida | February 1 – 28 | ❌ No (Feb. 28) |
| Georgia | February 5 – 23 | ❌ No (Feb. 23) |
| Guam | February 1 – 10 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 10) |
| Hawaii | February 3 – 5 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 5) |
| Idaho | February 1 – 10 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 10) |
| Illinois | February 1 – 10 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 10) |
| Indiana | February 5 – 23 | ❌ No (Feb. 23) |
| Iowa | February 1 – 10 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 10) |
| Kansas | February 1 – 10 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 10) |
| Kentucky | February 1 – 19 | ❌ No (Feb. 19) |
| Louisiana | February 1 – 23 | ❌ No (Feb. 23) |
| Maine | February 10 – 14 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 14) |
| Maryland | February 4 – 23 | ❌ No (Feb. 23) |
| Massachusetts | February 1 – 14 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 14) |
| Michigan | February 3 – 21 | ❌ No (Feb. 21) |
| Minnesota | February 4 – 13 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 13) |
| Mississippi | February 4 – 21 | ❌ No (Feb. 21) |
| Missouri | February 1 – 22 | ❌ No (Feb. 22) |
| Montana | February 2 – 6 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 6) |
| Nebraska | February 1 – 5 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 5) |
| Nevada | February 1 – 10 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 10) |
| New Hampshire | February 5 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 5) |
| New Jersey | February 1 – 5 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 5) |
| New Mexico | February 1 – 20 | ❌ No (Feb. 20) |
| New York | February 1 – 9 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 9) |
| North Carolina | February 3 – 21 | ❌ No (Feb. 21) |
| North Dakota | February 1 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 1) |
| Ohio | February 2 – 20 | ❌ No (Feb. 20) |
| Oklahoma | February 1 – 10 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 10) |
| Oregon | February 1 – 9 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 9) |
| Pennsylvania | February 3 – 14 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 14) |
| Puerto Rico | February 4 – 22 | ❌ No (Feb. 22) |
| Rhode Island | February 1 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 1) |
| South Carolina | February 1 – 10 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 10) |
| South Dakota | February 10 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 10) |
| Tennessee | February 1 – 20 | ❌ No (Feb. 20) |
| Texas | February 1 – 28 | ❌ No (Feb. 28) |
| Utah | February 5, 11, and 15 | ❌ No (Feb. 15) |
| Virgin Islands | February 1 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 1) |
| Vermont | February 1 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 1) |
| Virginia | February 1 – 7 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 7) |
| Washington | February 1 – 20 | ❌ No (Feb. 20) |
| West Virginia | February 1 – 9 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 9) |
| Wisconsin | February 1 – 15 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 15) |
| Wyoming | February 1 – 4 | ✅ Yes (Feb. 4) |
Final Thoughts: Plan Your SNAP Spending Before Valentine’s Day
If you live in a state where SNAP benefits are issued before February 14, you’ll have the chance to use your EBT funds to prepare a special meal for Valentine’s Day. If your payment arrives later in the month, rest assured that your benefits will be deposited according to your state’s official payment schedule.
📌 Tip: Always check your EBT balance before heading to the store to avoid any surprises at checkout!