SNAP Benefits: How Much Will Families Get in Food Stamps for September 2025?
Anthony Davis
Published Sep 8, 2025
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as "food stamps," is the main food assistance program in the United States. SNAP helps millions of families with low incomes buy healthy food.
Read about: Food Stamps: Clarifying Your Most Crucial Questions
Who Qualifies for SNAP?
SNAP is run by the federal government through the USDA. It supports families, older adults, and people with disabilities who need financial help. To qualify, people must:
- Have an income below the limit set by the government.
- Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen.
- Live in the state where they apply for help.
Each family's situation is checked individually, so the amount of help can differ from one household to another.
Food Stamp Amounts for September 2025
Each year, the USDA updates the amount families can receive through SNAP based on food prices and inflation. For September 2025, here are the estimated maximum monthly amounts:
- 1 person: about $291
- 2 people: up to $535
- 3 people: about $766
- 4 people: up to $973
- 5 people: about $1,155
- 6 people: up to $1,386
- 7 people: about $1,532
- 8 people: up to $1,751
- If a household has more than eight people, the benefit can go up by about $219 for each additional person.
Note: Not every family gets the maximum amount. The government looks at your income, rent, and basic expenses to decide how much support you get.
How Do SNAP Benefits Work?
The help does not come as cash. Families get an EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card, which works like a debit card. They can use it at approved grocery stores and some farmers' markets to buy healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, and grains.
You cannot use SNAP to buy alcoholic drinks, cleaning supplies, or foods that are already cooked and ready to eat.
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