After the chaos caused by the extended US government shutdown in November, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) began. Distribution of payments will resume normally for December 2025 In Arizona and the rest of the country.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its report Payment schedule for food stamps in ArizonaCorresponding to the last month of 2025.
According to the agency, deposits SNAP is done during the first 13 days of every month in the Copper StateAccording to the first letter of the beneficiary’s family name, the calendar is as follows:
that way, Affiliate partners will receive their payments through their cards Electronic Transfer (EBT), which can be used at participating stores nationwide.
he US government shutdown for 43 daysaffecting millions of people who rely on SNAP, which nationally supports 42 million low-income enrollees, according to Newsweek.
Shortly after, the federal government announced this Food stamp deposits will not be paid for NovemberResulting in partial and incomplete payments being issued, and sometimes nothing at all.
However, after President Trump signed a bill allowing SNAP payments to resume,… They secure their money for the entire 2026 fiscal year, which ends in October of the following year.
Any Arizona resident who wants to be part of the SNAP program, You must submit the application and provide documentation To prove your income, expenses, and identity to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The requirements are the following: