The program that helps millions of low-income families will distribute February payments in Florida according to a staggered schedule
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) remains a fundamental aid for more than 42 million citizens in the United States. In Florida, this benefit is managed by the Department of Children and Families (DCF), which oversees the monthly distribution to eligible beneficiaries.
Each month, SNAP funds are loaded onto the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which allows the purchase of essential foods such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, and proteins. However, there are restrictions: prepared or hot foods, alcohol, tobacco, and non-food products cannot be purchased.
Payment dates in Florida for February
In Florida, SNAP payments are made from the 1st to the 28th of each month, following a system based on the eighth and ninth digit of the beneficiary’s case number, excluding the tenth digit. This allows funds to be distributed in a staggered manner and avoids system overloads.
Below is the payment schedule for February 2025:
- February 1: Cases ending in 00-03
- February 2: Cases ending in 04-06
- February 3: Cases ending in 07-10
- February 4: Cases ending in 11-13
- February 5: Cases ending in 14-17
- February 6: Cases ending in 18-20
- February 7: Cases ending in 21-24
- February 8: Cases ending in 25-27
- February 9: Cases ending in 28-31
- February 10: Cases ending in 32-34
- February 11: Cases ending in 35-38
- February 12: Cases ending in 39-41
- February 13: Cases ending in 42-45
- February 14: Cases ending in 46-48
- February 15: Cases ending in 49-53
- February 16: Cases ending in 54-57
- February 17: Cases ending in 58-60
- February 18: Cases ending in 61-64
- February 19: Cases ending in 65-67
- February 20: Cases ending in 68-71
- February 21: Cases ending in 72-74
- February 22: Cases ending in 75-78
- February 23: Cases ending in 79-81
- February 24: Cases ending in 82-85
- February 25: Cases ending in 86-88
- February 26: Cases ending in 89-92
- February 27: Cases ending in 93-95
- February 28: Cases ending in 96-99
To ensure access to this benefit, it is essential that beneficiaries verify their eligibility and keep their information updated in the Florida Department of Children and Families system.