If you live in Florida and receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, your EBT card is about to be replenished. Because it turns out that SNAP benefits are rising like a balloon on a windy day, and I’m here to give you all the afternoon coffee-flavored gossip.
Up to $1,756 in aid? Yes, you read it correctly. Grab a chair (or your cell phone), because this will be of interest to both your pocket and your pantry.
As of 2025, the Federal Government increased the amounts to assist us all in navigating the wave of inflation that impacted the economy. Nearly 3 million people in Florida are already receiving this assistance, and if you are not one of them, you should be encouraged.
The Access Florida card (which works as a debit but only for food) is distributing the tickets without delay, so there are no excuses not to apply if you qualify.
SNAP benefits in FL: How do you know if it’s your turn and how much?
The truth is that what you receive is determined by the number of people who live in your household. For example, if you are a lone wolf (1 person), you may receive up to $291. If you have a tribe of eight, the maximum is $1,756.
And every extra in the house costs an additional $220. Of course, the numbers, like the weather in Miami, are variable. The amounts I provided are the limits, but in practice, the average is about 30% lower. It isn’t perfect, but it’s something, right?
In Florida, there is no set day for everyone. The dates are based on the last two digits of your case number (read backwards). Consider this simple example: if your number ends in 789, you remove the 9, flip the 7 and 8, and you are left with 87. This way, you’ll know which date in February is your turn. Complicated? A little, but here’s the calendar.
- 58-60: February 17
- 61-64: February 18
- 65-67: February 19
- 68-71: February 20
- 72-74: February 21
- 75-78: February 22
Are you new to this? Don’t worry, SNAP is simpler than you imagine
If you have never applied or are considering applying, the process is as simple as putting together a two-piece puzzle. The first step is to call 1-888-356-3281, where you can get assistance from the Department of Children and Families. They take you from the application to the “recertifications” (which are like annual reminders to see if you still need assistance).
If you have no income and your situation is dire, there is an expedited option. Instead of waiting the usual 30 days, you could get your first payment in just 7 days. In other words, if hunger strikes, this serves as an emergency lifeline. The amounts for 2025 are valid at the federal level and apply to the 48 contiguous states and Washington, DC.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), these are the values for household size:
- 1 person: maximum $292 (average $199)
- 2 people: maximum $536 (approximately $364)
- 3 people: maximum $768 (around $594 in practice)
- 4 people: maximum $975 (but estimate $726)
- 5 people: maximum $1,158 (normally $845)
- 6 people: maximum $1,390 (about $1,018)
- 7 people: maximum $1,536 (average $1,116)
- 8 people: maximum $1,756 (approximately $1,317)
- And for each extra person in the house, $220 is added.
Keep in mind that these figures are only for reference and are the maximum amounts available; not all households will qualify for all of them.
