If you’re a SNAP recipient in Florida, knowing when your benefits arrive each month is essential for planning your grocery trips and managing your household budget. The good news? Your April 2025 payment could be just days away, depending on your case number.
Let’s break down who gets paid this week and how the schedule works.
Program
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), managed federally by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), plays a huge role in supporting low-income households across the U.S. In Florida, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) handles local administration—including how and when benefits are distributed.
SNAP funds are issued each month to an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which works just like a debit card—but for food only. You can use it at participating grocery stores, supermarkets, and some farmers’ markets.
Process
Florida spreads out its SNAP benefit payments from the 1st to the 28th of each month to avoid overwhelming the system and ensure smooth distribution. But here’s the catch: your exact payment date is based on your case number.
Specifically, it’s determined by the 8th and 9th digits of your case number, read in reverse order, and ignoring the 10th digit. Sounds a bit complicated? Let’s simplify it.
Payment Schedule
If your case number falls within certain middle digit ranges, you’ll be receiving your payment this upcoming week. Here’s the exact schedule:
| Case Number Range | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 46–48 | April 14 |
| 49–53 | April 15 |
| 54–57 | April 16 |
| 58–60 | April 17 |
| 61–64 | April 18 |
| 65–67 | April 19 |
| 68–71 | April 20 |
Not sure what your middle digits are? Just look at digits 8 and 9 of your 10-digit SNAP case number. Flip their order and match them to the table above to find your disbursement date.
Reminders
- Your EBT card is automatically loaded with funds—no need to apply every month.
- Funds are only for approved food items—no alcohol, pet food, or non-food products allowed.
- If you’re new to SNAP, you’ll get your first payment based on your approval date. After that, it follows the schedule above.
If you didn’t get your benefits on time, double-check your case number, make sure your information is current with Florida DCF, and call their helpline if needed.
For many Florida families, SNAP support is a lifeline. Staying informed about your benefit dates helps you make the most of the program and reduce stress around monthly budgeting.
FAQs
When are Florida SNAP benefits paid?
Between the 1st and 28th each month.
How is my SNAP payment date determined?
By the 8th and 9th digits of your case number, in reverse order.
What is the SNAP payment date for case numbers 49-53?
Recipients with these numbers are paid on April 15.
Do I need to apply monthly for SNAP?
No, monthly benefits load automatically once you’re approved.
Where can I use my Florida EBT card?
At approved stores, supermarkets, and some farmers’ markets.
