The USDA confirmed all the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments for February 2025. The food stamps will continue through the entire month of February until 28th. Therefore, SNAP payments will be issued on St. Valentine’s Day, February 14.
However, two states, Maine and Massachusetts, will still provide SNAP benefits on Valentine’s Day. Additionally, a total of 22 states will issue SNAP payments before or around February 14.
States issuing SNAP payments on Valentine’s Day
Here’s a list of states that may not have completed SNAP payments by February 14. For example, in Alabama, your case number must end between 50-54 to receive a SNAP payment on February 14.
- Alabama: February 4-23
- Delaware: February 2-23
- Florida: February 1-28
- Georgia: February 5-23
- Indiana: February 5-23
- Kentucky: February 1-19
- Louisiana: February 1-23
- Maine: February 10-14
- Maryland: February 4-23
- Massachusetts: February 1-14
- Michigan: February 3-21
- Mississippi: February 4-21
- Missouri: February 1-22
- New Mexico: February 1-20
- North Carolina: February 3-21
- Ohio: February 2-20 February
- Tennessee: February 1-20
- Texas: February 1-28
- Utah: February 15
- Washington: February 1-20
- Wisconsin: February 1-15
- Puerto Rico: February 4-22
Payment process in Delaware:
SNAP payments in Delaware will be made according to the first letter of your last name. If the first letter of your last name is ‘M’, your food stamps will arrive on St. Valentine’s Day.
Payments in Florida:
In Florida, if the 9th and 8th digits of your case number end in 46-48, you will receive money on your EBT card on February 14.
For more information:
If you want to know what the SNAP payment process is in your state, check out the USDA’s official website here for more information.
SNAP-eligible food items: What to buy for Valentine’s Day?
Now, the question is what you can buy using SNAP benefits on Valentine’s Day. It is not just deciding what you are going to cook: whether steak and lobster or roast chicken. Rather, it is more important to plan so there are no surprises.
Items you can buy with SNAP benefits:
- Snacks
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Seeds (you can grow to eat)
- Plants for a vegetable garden
- Grains
- Bread
- Dairy products
- Meat
- Fish
- Poultry products
- Fruits
- Vegetables
Make your Valentine’s Day special
If you’re planning a meal for Valentine’s Day using SNAP benefits, create a special experience within your budget. Whether you start the day with a delicious dessert or prepare a simple but loving dinner, it is the effort that will make it special.
Remember, it’s not just a day, but an occasion when you can express your care and love—and that too in an affordable and smart way.
FAQs
Q1. Will SNAP benefits be issued on Valentine’s Day 2025?
Yes, some states like Maine and Massachusetts will issue SNAP payments on February 14, while others may issue payments before or after that date.
Q2. Can I use SNAP benefits to buy Valentine’s Day food?
Absolutely! SNAP benefits can be used to buy eligible items like meat, poultry, seafood, fruits, vegetables, bread, and even snacks.
Q3. Which states are issuing SNAP payments on February 14?
States like Maine, Massachusetts, and others with scheduled payments around mid-February may deliver benefits on Valentine’s Day.
Q4. Can I buy special treats with SNAP for Valentine’s Day?
Yes, you can use SNAP to buy items like non-alcoholic beverages, chocolates, and snacks for a festive meal. Alcohol and hot prepared foods, however, are not eligible.
Q5. How can I check my SNAP payment date?
You can check your payment date by contacting your state SNAP office or reviewing the monthly issuance schedule on the USDA’s official website.