Florida's SNAP Benefits Distributed This Week: Here's What You Need to Know

Florida is a helping hand to many of its residents through a program called SNAP — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 

This program is especially for families who don't make a lot of money, helping them to buy the food they need. Across the United States, SNAP is a big deal and helps about 42 million people.

While the program is run by the government's Department of Agriculture, each state has its own way of handling it. In Florida, the Department of Children and Families takes charge of giving out these benefits.

When someone is approved for SNAP, they get a special card called an EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card. This works just like a debit card. Every month, the state puts money on this card which can be used to buy food items.

The food you can buy with an EBT card should be healthy — like meat, bread, fruits, and vegetables — to make sure people get all the nutrients they need. This is really important to avoid getting sick from not having the right vitamins in your diet. 

But there are some things you can't buy with SNAP, such as hot food that's ready to eat right away, and things that aren't food like alcohol, cigarettes, or gas.

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If someone doesn't follow the rules of the SNAP program, they might not be able to get these benefits anymore.
 

So, who's getting their SNAP benefits this week in Florida?

The state has a schedule that spreads out when people get their SNAP money each month, based on the 8th and 9th numbers of their case number (the last number isn't used). This system helps to make sure not everyone is trying to buy food at the same time.

Here's how it works for this week:
 

• If your case number's 8th and 9th digits are 58, 59, or 60, your benefits are ready on the 17th.
• For 61, 62, 63, or 64, your money comes in on the 18th.
• If it's 65, 66, or 67, you'll find your benefits on the 19th.
• Numbers 68, 69, 70, or 71 mean you'll get your benefits on the 20th.
• For 72, 73, or 74, check your card on the 21st.
• Anyone with 75, 76, 77, or 78 will see their money on the 22nd.
• Lastly, if your numbers are 79, 80, or 81, your SNAP benefits will be available on the 23rd.

Remember, this help is meant to make sure you and your family can eat well, even when times are tough.

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