Florida residents relying on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can now check their payment schedule for February 2025. The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) issues payments based on case numbers, meaning not everyone receives their funds on the same day.
How to Determine Your SNAP Payment Date
To find out when your SNAP benefits will be deposited, check the 8th and 9th digits of your case number (counting from the end). Ignore the 10th digit and refer to the following schedule:
- 35-38 → February 11
- 39-41 → February 12
- 42-45 → February 13
- 46-48 → February 14
- 49-53 → February 15
- 54-57 → February 16
- 58-60 → February 17
For case numbers above 61, payments will continue to be distributed until February 28.
If you receive SUNCAP benefits (food assistance for those on Supplemental Security Income), your deposit dates are:
- 00-33 → February 1
- 34-66 → February 2
- 67-99 → February 3
Maximum SNAP Benefits in Florida for 2025
SNAP benefit amounts are determined at the federal level by the USDA. The maximum monthly benefit amounts are as follows:
- 1-person household → $292
- 2-person household → $536
- 3-person household → $768
- 4-person household → $975
- 5-person household → $1,158
- 6-person household → $1,390
- 7-person household → $1,536
- 8-person household → $1,756
- Each additional person → $220
What You Can and Cannot Buy with SNAP Benefits
SNAP benefits are loaded onto Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, which function like debit or credit cards at approved grocery stores.
✅ You CAN buy:
- Meat, poultry, fish, eggs
- Dairy products
- Fruits and vegetables
- Cereals and grains
- Legumes and other non-prepared foods
❌ You CANNOT buy:
- Hot/prepared foods
- Alcohol and tobacco
- Non-food items (cleaning supplies, toiletries, gasoline)
Ignoring these restrictions could lead to suspension of benefits.
Stay Informed
For any updates or questions about your benefits, visit Florida’s DCF website or contact their support services.
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