The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is still a crucial help for over 42 million low-income people in the United States. Many organizations work to distribute federal funds from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help households avoid food insecurity.
The SNAP benefits program is available in Florida, and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) manages this program. From January 2025, eligible families will get their payments for 12 months without interruption. Payments have already started and will continue until the 28th.
Maximum SNAP benefit amounts in Florida in 2025
These are the maximum SNAP allocations for the lower 48 states and DC (October 2024 to September 2025), including Florida, according to the USDA website:
- Household size, 1 person: $292.
- Household size, 2 people: $536.
- Household size, 3 people: $768.
- Household size, 4 people: $975.
- Household size, 5 people: $1,158.
- Household size, 6 people: $1,390.
- Household size, 7 people: $1,536.
- Household size, 8 people: $1,756.
- Each additional person: $220.
If you live in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico, the costs are different because living expenses in those places are usually higher than in the mainland US (the lower 48 states and Washington, DC).
Florida distributes SNAP benefits on EBT cards
SNAP benefits are added to an EBT card, which works like a debit card. These cards help people buy healthy foods like proteins, cereals, fruits, and vegetables for a better diet.
Remember that benefits can only be used for fresh or non-perishable foods. You cannot use them to buy hot or prepared foods, alcohol, tobacco, or non-food items.
SNAP Payment Schedule for January 2025 in Florida
Beneficiaries will receive their deposits in January 2025, based on their case number and approved benefits.
- Cases 49-53: payments are made on January 15
- Cases 54-57: payments are made on January 16
- Cases 58 to 60: payments are made on January 17
- Cases 61-64: payments are made on January 18
- Cases 65-67: payments are made on January 19
- Cases 68-71: payments are made on January 20
- Cases 72-74: payments are made on January 21
If your case number is over 74, your payments will be delayed because Florida sends out benefits until the 28th of each month. If your case number is listed above but you have not received your money, there might be an issue.
To check the status of your SNAP payment in Florida, you can call the Department of Children and Families (DCF) at 1-866-762-2237. This number will help you get information about your case and answer any questions about your benefits.
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