Food assistance payments are distributed from the 1st to the 28th of each month based on case number digits; check your balance and payment date for better planning
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Florida plays a vital role in assisting low-income families and individuals, including seniors and people with disabilities. Managed by the Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS) Office within the Florida Department of Children and Families, the program ensures that households struggling financially can supplement their monthly food budgets.
SNAP benefits are distributed according to a specific schedule. Payments are made between the 1st and 28th of each month, depending on the beneficiary’s case number. The exact date is determined by the 9th and 8th digits of the case number, excluding the 10th digit.
For instance, beneficiaries with case number digits ’00’ to ’03’ will receive their benefits on the 1st of the month. Those with ’04’ to ’06’ will get their food coupons on the 2nd, and so on. The payment distribution is as follows:
- 00-03: 1st of the month
- 04-06: 2nd of the month
- 07-10: 3rd of the month
- 11-13: 4th of the month
- 14-17: 5th of the month
- 18-20: 6th of the month
- 21-24: 7th of the month
For those needing to check their EBT card balance or seeking further assistance regarding their benefits, several contact options are available. Users can call 1-888-356-3281 for customer service or 1-866-762-2237 for specific SNAP inquiries. Additionally, EBT card balances can also be checked at bank branches such as Bank of America, Chase, Citibank, and others.
This process helps ensure beneficiaries can better plan their expenses and receive the necessary support to meet their monthly food needs.