SNAP Payments to Increase 12.5% in October. Max Benefit for Family of Four Now $939

October promises some respite for those receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits as the payments will increase by 12.5%. In most of the country, a family of four who qualifies for the maximum SNAP payment will receive $939, up from $835. SNAP benefits are managed by individual states, so the process can vary depending on where you live, particularly as some states still have pandemic exceptions in place.