articleThe Brief New SNAP benefit amounts take effect Oct. 1, 2025. New Jersey households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see larger monthly benefits starting tomorrow, Oct. 1, under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual cost-of-living update. What we know:The new maximum benefit for a family of four is $994 per month, up from $975 last year. Those who don’t meet the requirement may be limited to just three months of benefits in a three-year period . In urgent cases, households that meet specific low-income or high-need criteria may qualify for expedited benefits within five days.