The Florida food stamps program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides financial assistance to low-income residents to purchase groceries.
Unlike some states with a single issuance day, Florida distributes benefits throughout the month. If you’re a Florida resident enrolled in SNAP, here’s how to determine when your May 2024 payment arrives.
Florida’s SNAP Payment Schedule
Florida distributes SNAP benefits between the 1st and 28th of each month. The exact date depends on the ninth and eighth digits (read backward) of your Florida case number, excluding the tenth digit.
Here’s a breakdown to help you identify your designated deposit day:
- Case Number Ends In (9th & 8th Digits): 00-03 – Benefits Available: 1st
- Case Number Ends In (9th & 8th Digits): 04-06 – Benefits Available: 2nd
- Case Number Ends In (9th & 8th Digits): 07-10 – Benefits Available: 3rd
- (and so on, following the pattern)
You can find your case number on your SNAP paperwork or EBT card.
Additional Considerations
- Cash Assistance and SUNCAP: If you receive cash assistance or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for SSI (SUNCAP), your benefits will be available on the first three days of the month based on the eighth and ninth digits of your case number.
- Case Number Ends In (8th & 9th Digits): 00-33 – Benefits Available: 1st
- Case Number Ends In (8th & 9th Digits): 34-66 – Benefits Available: 2nd
- Case Number Ends In (8th & 9th Digits): 67-99 – Benefits Available: 3rd
- Timing of Deposit: Benefits are typically loaded onto your EBT card at midnight on your designated deposit day.
Still Unsure?
If you’re unsure about your specific deposit date or have questions about your SNAP benefits, you can contact the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) by calling 1-833-377-1116 or visiting their website at https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance/applying-for-assistance.
Will Florida Get Extra SNAP Benefits in This Month?
There is no official information available indicating that Florida will receive extra SNAP benefits in May 2024.
- Standard SNAP Distribution: Florida distributes SNAP benefits based on the recipient’s case number, following the regular schedule throughout the month.
- Federal Programs: Extra SNAP benefits are typically distributed through federal disaster assistance programs or national emergencies. There haven’t been any recent announcements regarding such programs in Florida.
How Much Will I Receive in May 2024?
The amount you receive in SNAP benefits depends on your household size and income. The federal government determines the maximum benefit amount, but states have some flexibility in setting their own standards.
Here’s a look at the maximum monthly SNAP benefits for different household sizes in 2024:
- One person: $291
- Two people: $535
- Three people: $766
- Four people: $973
- Five people: $1,155
- Six people: $1,386
- Seven people: $1,532
- Eight people: $1,751
- For households with more than eight people, an additional $219 is added per person.
It’s important to note that these are the maximum amounts. Your actual benefit amount may be lower depending on your income and household circumstances.