The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has confirmed the SNAP distribution schedule for May 2025, detailing when recipients will receive their benefits based on their case numbers. According to the usual schedule, households with case numbers ending between 07 and 34 will see their benefits deposited between May 3 and May 10, 2025.

This staggered distribution is designed to prevent overcrowding at points of sale and reduce pressure on the EBT system. The exact payment date is determined by the eighth and ninth digits of each case number, read in reverse order to form a two-digit pair that matches a specific date between the 1st and 28th of the month.

For May 2025, the schedule is as follows:

• 07–10: May 3
• 11–13: May 4
• 14–17: May 5
• 18–20: May 6
• 21–24: May 7
• 25–27: May 8
• 28–31: May 9
• 32–34: May 10

SNAP Benefits Increase in 2025

Florida SNAP recipients will see higher payments in 2025, reflecting adjustments to the cost of living. The new maximum monthly benefits for fiscal year 2025 (October 2024–September 2025) are:

• 1 person: $292 maximum; $199 average
• 2 people: $536 maximum; $364 average
• 3 people: $768 maximum; $594 average
• 4 people: $975 maximum; $726 average
• 5 people: $1,158 maximum; $845 average
• 6 people: $1,390 maximum; $1,018 average
• 7 people: $1,536 maximum; $1,116 average
• 8 people: $1,756 maximum; $1,317 average
• Each additional person: Add $220

The exact amount each household receives depends on its net income, which is calculated after allowable deductions for housing, child care, and medical expenses.

Who Qualifies for SNAP in Florida?

To qualify, households must meet income limits set at or below 165% of the federal poverty level (FPL) for gross income and 100% for net income. For families with elderly or disabled members, only the net limit applies if gross income exceeds the threshold.

Liquid assets must not exceed $2,000, or $3,000 for households with elderly or disabled members. Homes and primary vehicles are exempt from asset calculations.

Able-bodied adults aged 18–49 without dependents must work at least 20 hours a week or participate in approved training programs, with exceptions for disability, child care, or full-time education.

Checking Payment Dates and Recertification

Recipients can confirm their exact payment date by checking their case number in the MyACCESS portal or reviewing official DCF notices. For questions or issues, they should contact DCF at 1-866-762-2237.

SNAP households typically recertify every six months, though some, like elderly or disabled households without income, may have longer certification periods. DCF generally sends a recertification notice two months before the deadline, and the process can be completed online, by mail, by phone, or in person.