If you rely on SNAP benefits in Florida, you may be wondering when your deposit will arrive this month. Here, we explain how the payment system works and when you can expect to receive it in April 2025.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides federal assistance to low-income families for basic food purchases. In Florida, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) manages the program, reviewing applications, approving recipients, and distributing funds monthly.
An EBT card, which functions similarly to a regular debit card, is used to receive benefits. It allows you to purchase foods such as fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, and other necessities. Of course, there are strict rules: you cannot use these funds to purchase alcohol, cigarettes, hot ready-made meals, or non-food items. If you break the rules, you risk losing the benefit.
How are SNAP benefits payment dates assigned in Florida?
In contrast to other states, Florida distributes payments from the first to the 28th of each month. Your case number determines the exact date you will receive your money. This number can be found in official program documents or the MyACCESS portal.
The system determines your date by using the eighth and ninth digits of your case number (ignoring the tenth). It is a method for distributing payments in an organized manner while avoiding congestion.
SNAP payment dates in the coming days of April 2025: Here’s the full breakdown so you know what day your deposit drops this month:
- Case numbers ending in 11, 12, or 13: April 4
- Case numbers ending in 14, 15, 16 or 17: April 5
- Case numbers ending in 18, 19, or 20: April 6
- Case numbers ending in 21, 22, 23 or 24: April 7
- Case numbers ending in 25, 26, or 27: April 8
- Case numbers ending in 28, 29, 30 or 31: April 9
- Case numbers ending in 32, 33 or 34: April 10
If your number does not appear in this range, do not worry: the pattern will continue until all possible combinations are covered, which will be on the 28th of the month.
How much to expect from SNAP benefits in Florida?
The maximum benefits that a household can receive are determined by a variety of factors, one of which is the amount of money provided based on the number of members who live together and rely on it. The federal SNAP benefits program guarantees the following maximums for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia until September 30, 2025:
- Household size 1: $292
- Household size 2: $536
- Household size 3: $768
- Household size 4: $975
- Household size 5: $1,158
- Household size 6: $1,390
- Household size 7: $1,536
- Household size 8: $1,756
- Each additional person: $220
Benefits are generally higher for households in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. However, in Florida, the maximum amount from the lower 48 states applies.
