The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Florida, which is federally coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides food assistance to low-income households via an EBT card. This system allows you to buy food at authorized stores.
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is in charge of state management, and it follows national guidelines for operational aspects such as payment schedules.
Monthly SNAP benefits are charged between the first and the 28th of each month, with dates determined by the beneficiary’s case number. This method aims to prevent system saturation while also ensuring equitable access. In March 2025, the scheme will remain in its current format, with no changes reported by local or federal authorities.
SNAP distribution schedule and allocation method in Florida
Between March 12 and March 20, 2025, SNAP payments will be made every day in Florida. The exact date for each beneficiary is determined by reading the 9th and 8th digits of the case number backwards while excluding the 10th digit. These generate a two-digit code (00-99) that corresponds to specific days of the month.
This number corresponds to a specific day between March 12 and March 20, according to the table below, obtained from the US Department of Agriculture:
- March 12: 39-41
- March 13: 42-45
- March 14: 46-48
- March 15: 49-53
- March 16: 54-57
- March 17: 58-60
- March 18: 61-64
- March 19: 65-67
- March 20: 68-71
Some families would receive up to $1,756 if they qualify for the maximum amount of SNAP benefits
Maximum SNAP benefits in Florida vary by household size, with amounts updated between October 2024 and September 2025. The following table, based on USDA data and validated by DCF, details the monthly caps in effect from October 2024 to September 2025:
- 1 person: $292
- 2 people: $536
- 3 people: $768
- 4 people: $975
- 5 people: $1,158
- 6 people: $1,390
- 7 people: $1,536
- Each additional person: +$220
Florida follows standard USDA amounts, with no state-specific caps. However, DCF provides online tools for calculating potential benefits, including local deductions.
Unlike other states, the lack of wealth limits allows households with moderate savings to qualify, as long as their monthly income is less than the federal threshold.
Housing expenses that exceed 50% of remaining net income, medical costs for disabled or over-60-year-olds, and dependent care expenses are all allowable deductions. For example, if a household pays $800 in rent and has a net income of $1,000, they can deduct $300 from their SNAP benefits.
