The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a critical federal initiative administered in Florida by the Department of Children and Families (DCF), remains a key component in assisting low-income individuals and families in obtaining nutritious food.
In Florida, SNAP benefits are conveniently delivered using the Access Florida Card, an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) system that functions similarly to a debit card.
Thousands of Florida households are waiting for their benefits to be reloaded. It is critical for those with payment dates between July 21 and July 27 to understand the distribution system.
Unlike other states, Florida assigns deposit dates using a specific method linked to each beneficiary’s case number, so pay attention to the details to find out when your benefit will arrive.
In Florida, SNAP benefits are distributed throughout the month, and the exact date your funds are loaded onto your Access Florida (EBT) Card is determined by digits 9 and 8 of your Florida case number, read backwards and excluding the tenth digit.
What can you buy with SNAP?
Fruits and vegetables.
Meat, poultry and fish.
Dairy products.
Bread and cereals.
Other foods such as snacks and soft drinks.
What products cannot be purchased with SNAP?
Beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes or tobacco.
Vitamins, medicines and supplements.
Food that is hot at the point of sale.
Any item that is not food such as:
Pet food.
Cleaning supplies, paper products, and other household items.
Toiletries, cosmetics.
