As families across the United States struggle with higher and higher food prices, SNAP benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) are a lifeline for millions of people.
For June 2025, payments have been arriving between $295 and $1,758 depending on a number of factors we’ll explain.
This is not one-size-fits-all gain. Not everybody is entitled to receive it; instead, it is a formula-based system that takes into account household size, income and expenses. But even under that system, many people are wondering how much they’ll get — and when.
Let’s pull it apart so you can understand what to expect this month.
Unraveling the SNAP Program
SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a federal aid program that helps low-income individuals and families buy groceries.
The money is distributed monthly on an EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card, and can be used like a debit card at participating retailers.
SNAP allotments for June 2025 are:
$295 for a single individual
Up to $1,758 for a family with eight members
If you are a family of more than eight it’s an extra $219 per person. These are based on the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA), which were already in use this year.
Who Qualifies for SNAP in June 2025?
SNAP benefits are not a given — you must meet specific income, resource and residency criteria. Although each state has its own eligibility criteria, the general guidelines are as follows:
Monthly gross income at or less than 130% of the federal poverty level
Income net of (various) deductions also must be below the limits
citizenship or eligible non-citizen of the U.S.
Assets under $2,750 when counting all the assets of a household; if a senior or disabled person is living in the household, it’s under $4,250
Students, part-time workers and older people may also be eligible under different rules — so it’s worth asking your state’s SNAP office.
When Will June SNAP Benefits Be Issued?
Every state has its own SNAP distribution schedule, which generally stretches over the first two to three weeks of the month.
Your EBT card is reloaded with direct payments based on your case number, Social Security number or last name (depending on your state).
For example:
Texas pays from the 1st through the 28th
1-10 by California to benefits deposits
New York by county and by case type
If you are unsure when you can expect your payment, visit your state’s official SNAP site or contact its helpline.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Snap Benefits
Pros Cons
Aids in the purchase of healthy food Does not cover all month long
Cost of living automatically adjusted toApplication process can be confusing
EBT card used Only certain retailers do not accept EBT
Service in all 50 states and DC Eligibility for some groups can be strict
How SNAP Impacts Real Lives
For people like Donna, a single mother of two living in Ohio, SNAP is the difference between going hungry and putting enough food on the table.
“I work part-time, but everything goes to rent and bills,” she says. “Without SNAP, I’m not sure how I’d feed my kids. Every bit of help counts.”
And she’s not alone. SNAP benefits are used to help more than 41 million people in the United States make ends meet every month, according to USDA.
$295–$1758 SNAP Benefits are coming in this June
The $295–$1,758 in SNAP assistance for June 2025 doesn’t just represent a number. It’s gas in the tank for real families who are doing all they can to get by in a tough economy.
If you’re retired and living on a fixed income, or a working parent juggling multiple jobs or someone who’s been laid off, this assistance matters.
If you already get SNAP, watch your EBT balance and your state’s payment schedule. If you believe you may be eligible but have not yet applied, now is the time. Because every trip to the grocery store should involve fewer Tums and more backup.