Spread across thousands of homes Florida is set to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP (SNAP) will benefit during the last week of February as the state continues its staggered distribution plan. The program, administered by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), distributes payments in installments throughout the month rather than all at once.
SNAP recipients can determine the date of their deposit by reversing the eighth and ninth digits of their case number, Marca reported. Benefits are deposited onto an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and can be used to purchase eligible groceries.
Florida SNAP payment dates are February 23-28
For beneficiaries whose benefits have not yet arrived, the deposit arrangements are as follows:
- Monday, February 23: Case numbers 79-81
- Tuesday, February 24: 82-85
- Wednesday, February 25: 86-88
- Thursday, February 26: 89-92
- Friday, February 27: 93-95
- Saturday, February 28: 96-99
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If your case number falls within these ranges, funds should be available on your EBT card on the dates listed.
How much money will families receive?
SNAP benefits vary based on family size and net income. In 2026, Florida’s maximum monthly quotas are:
- 1 person: up to $292
- 2 people: up to $536
- 3 people: up to $768
- 4 people: up to $994
- Up to 8 people: up to $1,793
- Each additional person: +$225
Actual amounts may be lower depending on income and allowable deductions.
Also read: SNAP 2026: 5 Big Changes Beneficiaries Need to Know
What SNAP benefits can and cannot be used for
SNAP is designed to help families purchase food for home consumption. Benefits cannot be used for:
alcohol or tobacco
Hot or prepared foods
Cleaning or hygiene products
cosmetics or vitamins
Household items
What to do if your payment doesn’t arrive
Recipients who do not see funds by the scheduled date should check their EBT balance and verify their case number details.
If the problem persists, contacting the DCF Customer Service Hotline or visiting a local assistance office can help resolve delays.
Florida’s staggered system is designed to reduce congestion and ensure smoother processing of SNAP cases, the nation’s largest.
