Florida’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will receive their May 2025 benefits between May 1 and May 10, 2025. The payment schedule is determined by a unique method using the 9th and 8th digits of the recipient’s case number, read backwards, while ignoring the 10th digit if present.
This staggered system helps streamline the delivery of benefits to millions of Floridians. For example, a case number ending in 789 would use “87” to determine its payout date, meaning benefits would be disbursed based on the assigned range for that number.
The payment schedule is as follows:
- 00–03: May 1
- 04–06: May 2
- 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 operates differently in Florida compared to other states, with a detailed calendar that ensures organized benefit distribution.
How Much Can Recipients Expect?
Benefit amounts for Fiscal Year 2025 vary based on household size:
- 1 person: up to $292/month
- 2 people: up to $536/month
- 3 people: up to $768/month
- 4 people: up to $975/month
- 5 people: up to $1,158/month
- 6 people: up to $1,390/month
- 7 people: up to $1,536/month
- 8 people: up to $1,756/month
- For each additional person beyond eight, $220 is added.
These figures reflect a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) that took effect October 1, 2024, and remains through September 30, 2025. The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) implemented the adjustment to help benefits keep pace with inflation.
Looking Ahead
While SNAP payments are stable for now, the outlook for late 2025 remains uncertain. Analysts are watching how federal policy changes under the current administration could influence inflation and future benefit levels.
For now, Florida SNAP beneficiaries can expect timely payments throughout May, helping families put food on the table as the cost of living continues to shift.