The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as “food stamps” in the United States, is a federal program administered by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
In Florida, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) oversees distribution, ensuring that eligible residents receive assistance in purchasing nutritious food.
With approximately 3 million recipients across the state, SNAP is critical to combating food insecurity, particularly among children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
SNAP payments sent and pending in March 2025
SNAP payments in Florida are made from the first to the 28th of each month, using the 9th and 8th digits of the recipient’s case number read backwards. This methodology ensures a staggered distribution to prevent congestion.
The table below shows the schedule for March 2025, with a focus on the days from March 5 to 10, which are the dates of the next few days:
(Payment Date / Digit Range in the format explained above)
- March 4: 11-13
- March 5: 14-17
- March 6: 18-20
- March 7: 21-24
- March 8: 25-27
- March 9: 28-31
- March 10: 32-34
Recipients can verify their case number on official documents or contact DCF at 850-300-4323, available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Maximum SNAP Benefit amounts applicable in Florida
The maximum SNAP benefit amounts for the period October 2024 through September 2025, which includes March 2025, have been slightly updated due to the cost of living adjustment (COLA). The table below shows the amounts by household size:
- 1 person household: $292/month
- Household of 2 people: $536/month
- Household of 3 people: $768 / month
- Household of 4 people: $975 / month
- Household of 5 people: $1,158 / month
- Household of 6 people: $1,390 / month
- Household of 7 people: $1,536 / month
- Each additional person: +$220 / month
Why did SNAP benefits increase?
In October 2024, maximum SNAP benefit amounts increased slightly (2.5%) as part of the annual cost of living adjustment. Furthermore, following Hurricanes Helene and Milton in September and October 2024, the USDA extended D-SNAP benefits to approximately 407,733 households across 24 Florida counties.
The D-SNAP program, also known as “Disaster SNAP,” is a special initiative that is temporarily activated during natural disasters or catastrophic events. It does not affect, reduce, or amplify regular SNAP payments in the month in which the event occurs.
SNAP benefits are loaded onto an EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card, which can be used like a debit card to buy groceries at authorized retailers such as Walmart, Amazon, and Publix.