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SNAP Food Benefits by State

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps millions of households buy groceries each month. Benefit amounts and income limits are set federally, but you apply through your state. Pick your state below for income limits, benefit amounts, and exactly where to apply. Figures current for October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.

Income limits (all states)

SNAP monthly income limits, FY2027 (48 states and DC)
Household sizeGross income limit (130% of poverty)Net income limit (100% of poverty)
1$1,729$1,330
2$2,345$1,804
3$2,960$2,277
4$3,575$2,750
5$4,191$3,224
6$4,806$3,697
7$5,421$4,170
8$6,037$4,644
Each additional person+$616+$474

Maximum monthly benefits (all states)

Maximum monthly SNAP allotment, FY2027 (48 states and DC)
Household sizeMaximum monthly benefit
1 person$306
2 people$562
3 people$808
4 people$1,023
5 people$1,217
6 people$1,463
7 people$1,616
8 people$1,841
Each additional person+$225

Minimum benefit for one- and two-person households: $25 per month. Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the Virgin Islands use higher amounts.

How benefits are calculated

Take the maximum allotment for your household size and subtract 30 percent of your net monthly income (income after deductions for earnings, housing, childcare, and medical costs for elderly or disabled members). The result is your monthly benefit, loaded onto an EBT card.

Work requirements in 2026

Under federal law signed in 2025, adults aged 18 to 64 without dependents must generally work, train, or volunteer at least 80 hours a month to keep benefits beyond 3 months in any 36-month period. The caregiver exemption now covers only households with a child under 14. If you are between 55 and 64 and currently receive SNAP, check with your state agency whether the expanded rules affect you.

Find your state's program

Every state brands SNAP a little differently: California calls it CalFresh, Wisconsin calls it FoodShare, New York City runs it through HRA. Type your state, or a program name like "CalFresh", to jump to the right guide.

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Make benefits stretch

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