If you’re one of the millions of Floridians who rely on SNAP benefits to meet their food needs, you probably want to know 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) is a federal program that helps low-income families purchase basic foods.
In Florida, the program is managed by the Department of Children and Families (DCF), which is in charge of reviewing applications, approving recipients, and distributing funds on a monthly basis.
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?
Unlike other states, Florida distributes payments throughout the month, from the first to the 28th. Your case number determines the exact date you will receive your money. This number can be found in the official program documents and on 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 for the coming days of April 2025: Here’s the full breakdown so you know when 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, don’t worry: the pattern continues until all possible combinations are covered, reaching the 28th day of the month.
How much to expect from SNAP benefits in Florida?
The maximum benefits that a household can access depend on many things, among which stands out that an amount of money is given depending on the number of members who live together and depend on the money.
For the 48 contiguous states and D.C., until September 30, 2025, these are the maximums guaranteed by the federal SNAP benefits program:
- 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 typically higher for households in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, in Florida, the maximum amount in the lower 48 states applies.
