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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, provides benefits to more than 42 million residents to access essential food across the United States.
This federal program represents a key for those facing economic hardship.
Although the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees SNAP at the national level, each state isters its implementation independently.
In Florida, the Department of Children and Families is responsible for managing benefits.
Eligible individuals receive an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, similar to a debit card. Funds are deposited each month and can only be used on authorized products.
Permitted items include nutritious foods such as proteins, carbohydrates, essential fats, fruits and vegetables. The aim of the program is to provide a balanced diet that will help prevent health problems associated with malnutrition, such as scurvy.
However, SNAP benefits do not cover the purchase of hot or ready-to-eat products, nor alcohol, cigarettes, gasoline or other non-food items. Those who break the program's rules could lose access to assistance.
Who will receive their SNAP payment in Florida next week in May?
People who receive the program's benefits in the state of Florida do so each month with payment dates ranging from the 1st to the 28th of each month.
The schedule is determined according to the eighth and ninth digits of the beneficiary's Florida case number, not including the 10th digit.
The schedule takes the ninth and eighth digits of your case number, read backwards, excluding the tenth digit, a system that ensures a smooth distribution process to stagger payments throughout the month.
These are the people who will be able to receive their next week:
- Case number 65-67: benefits available on the 19th of each month
- Case number 68-71: benefits available on the 20th of each month
- Case number 72-74: benefits available on the 21st of each month
- Case number 75-78: benefits available on the 22nd of each month
- Case number 79-81: benefits available on the 23rd of each month
- Case number 82-85: benefits available on the 24th of each month
- Case number 86-88: benefits available on the 25th of each month