The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a program run by the US government to help the low-income earner financially to buy food. The payment is received every month as a food stamp through the Electronic Benefit Transfer card.
The EBT card is approved by the grocery stores, supermarkets, and also by some farmers markets. It is used like a debit card to buy fruits and vegetables; bread, cereal, milk, and dairy; meat, eggs, and fish; snacks and non-alcoholic drinks; and seeds and plants for growing food.
In NY more than 3 million people get SNAP benefits, and benefits are loaded on the card every month by the New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance; the money for the same comes from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Here, we have shared everything you need to know about the December 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit. Read this article to check when your EBT card will be loaded with the benefit for this month, how much you will get, and much more.
When will the EBT card be loaded with the December 2025 SNAP benefit?
If you are a resident of New York and a beneficiary of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, note that the direct deposit date depends on your reading location and the last digit of your case number.
The date on which the SNAP benefit is loaded on the EBT card varies for the individuals who live inside the five boroughs of NY City or outside them. Go through the listed points to check when your direct deposit will be.
NYC (5 Boroughs)
The SNAP benefit is loaded on the EBT card based on the last digit but spread across the first two weeks; the direct deposit date for December 2025 is available below.
| Case # Ends In | Deposit Date |
| 0 | December 1, 2025 |
| 1 | December 2, 2025 |
| 2 | December 3, 2025 |
| 3 | December 4, 2025 |
| 4 | December 5, 2025 |
| 5 | December 8, 2025 |
| 6 | December 10, 2025 |
| 7 | December 11, 2025 |
| 8 | December 15, 2025 |
| 9 | December 16, 2025 |
Outside New York City
The SNAP benefits loaded on the EBT card are based on the last digit of your case number; the direct deposit dates for December 2025 are as follows.
| Case # Ends In | Deposit Date |
| 0 or 1 | December 1, 2025 |
| 2 | December 2, 2025 |
| 3 | December 3, 2025 |
| 4 | December 4, 2025 |
| 5 | December 5, 2025 |
| 6 | December 6, 2025 |
| 7 | December 7, 2025 |
| 8 | December 8, 2025 |
| 9 | December 9, 2025 |
How much will be received?
The payment rates for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are disclosed by the state government. From October 1, 2025, the following rates are applicable.
| Household Size | Maximum Benefit |
| 1 person | $298 |
| 2 persons | $546 |
| 3 persons | $785 |
| 4 persons | $994 |
| 5 persons | $1,183 |
| 6 persons | $1,421 |
| 7 persons | $1,571 |
| 8 persons | $1,789 |
If your household size is greater than eight, you will get the additional benefit of $218 for each eligible person. Note that to get this benefit, it is mandatory that your gross income, based on family size, does not exceed the limit. The details about the same are available below.
Households without earned income (and no member aged 60+ or disabled)
| Household size | Maximum gross income/month | Equivalent annual gross income |
| 1 | $1,696 | $20,352 |
| 2 | $2,292 | $27,504 |
| 3 | $2,888 | $34,656 |
| 4 | $3,483 | $41,796 |
| 5 | $4,079 | $48,948 |
| 6 | $4,675 | $56,100 |
| 7 | $5,271 | $63,252 |
| 8 | $5,867 | $70,404 |
| Each additional person | + $596/month | + $7,152/year |
Households with earned income (and no member aged 60+ or disabled)
| Household size | Maximum gross income/month | Equivalent annual gross income |
| 1 | $1,957 | $23,484 |
| 2 | $2,644 | $31,728 |
| 3 | $3,332 | $39,984 |
| 4 | $4,019 | $48,228 |
| 5 | $4,707 | $56,484 |
| 6 | $5,394 | $64,728 |
| 7 | $6,082 | $72,984 |
| 8 | $6,769 | $81,228 |
| Each additional person | + $688/month | + $8,256/year |
Households with an elder (60 +) or disabled member or with dependent-care expenses
| Household size | Maximum gross income/month | Equivalent annual gross income |
| 1 | $2,608 | $31,300 |
| 2 | $3,525 | $42,300 |
| 3 | $4,442 | $53,300 |
| 4 | $5,358 | $64,300 |
| 5 | $6,275 | $75,300 |
| 6 | $7,192 | $86,300 |
| 7 | $8,108 | $97,300 |
| 8 | $9,025 | $108,300 |
| Each additional person | + $917/month | + $11,000/year |
If your income exceeds it by even 1 dollar, you won’t get the SNAP benefit.
Disclaimer: The December 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment details are for informational purposes only; actual funding and disbursement depend on federal and state approval.
