SNAP payments in Florida can reach up to $1,756 – Check Your Food Stamp Amounts After COLA

If you qualify for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits in Florida, you’ll receive payments on your EBT card throughout October 2024. Thanks to the 2025 COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment), beneficiaries are already seeing small increases in their payments, unlike Social Security recipients, who will get their COLA-adjusted payments starting January 2025. However, the SNAP COLA increase is only 0.34%, much lower than the 2.5% adjustment for Social Security benefits.

Here’s what you need to know about the SNAP schedule in Florida, including remaining paydays for October and new maximum payment amounts after the COLA increase.

Payment Schedule

Florida distributes SNAP benefits between the 1st and 28th of October based on a recipient’s case number. The 9th and 8th digits (read backward) determine when you’ll receive your benefits, excluding the 10th digit. This staggered system ensures smoother distribution.

Here’s the October 2024 payment schedule:

9th & 8th Digits of Case Number	Payment Date
46 to 48	October 14
49 to 53	October 15
54 to 57	October 16
58 to 60	October 17
61 to 64	October 18
65 to 67	October 19
68 to 71	October 20
72 to 74	October 21
75 to 78	October 22
79 to 81	October 23
82 to 85	October 24
86 to 88	October 25
89 to 92	October 26
93 to 95	October 27
96 to 99	October 28

If your SNAP case number falls within these ranges, mark your calendar to know exactly when your benefits will be available. If you don’t live in Florida, keep in mind that other states may follow different schedules. Some states, like Alaska and Vermont, distribute SNAP benefits all at once on a single day.

Benefits

With the new COLA adjustment of 0.34%, here are the updated maximum SNAP amounts by household size in Florida:

Household Size	Maximum SNAP Amount
1	$292
2	$536
3	$768
4	$975
5	$1,158
6	$1,390
7	$1,536
8	$1,756
Each additional person	+$220

A family of four can receive up to $975 per month in SNAP benefits, while a family of eight can get $1,756. If your household has more than eight members, each additional person can qualify for $220 extra per month.

Payments

Unlike Social Security, where COLA increases take effect in January 2025, SNAP recipients are already receiving their adjusted benefits starting October 2024. While the 0.34% COLA for SNAP is smaller than Social Security’s 2.5% boost, it still offers some relief for recipients struggling with the rising cost of food and groceries.

For example:

• If you currently receive $1,000 per month, the 0.34% increase would add just $3.40 to your payment.
• However, any increase is valuable for those managing expenses on tight budgets, especially when food prices remain high.

The 2025 COLA adjustments for SNAP in Florida have already taken effect, giving recipients a small boost to help manage rising living costs. While the 0.34% increase may feel underwhelming compared to Social Security’s 2.5% COLA, it can still make a difference for households relying on these benefits.

If you receive SNAP, keep an eye on your EBT balance according to the October payment schedule and make sure to plan your budget accordingly. With updated maximum benefit amounts, Florida families can make the most of their assistance to maintain food security and ensure access to nutritious meals.

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