If you live in Texas or Florida and receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits, you might be wondering when your March 2025 payments will arrive. Both of these states send out benefits throughout the month—from March 1 to March 28—so if you haven’t received yours yet, don’t worry. Some groups are still waiting for their turn.
Let’s break down the schedule so you know exactly when to expect your SNAP benefits if you’re in Texas or Florida.
Why Texas and Florida Distribute SNAP Benefits All Month Long
Most states in the U.S. finish giving out SNAP benefits in the first week of the month because they have smaller populations. But Texas and Florida have large numbers of people on SNAP, so they spread out the payments from the 1st to the 28th of each month. This helps manage the system better and ensures that everything runs smoothly.
SNAP Benefits in Texas – March 2025 Schedule
Texas uses two groups to decide when you’ll get your payment. It all depends on when your household first got certified for SNAP and your EDG number (Eligibility Determination Group number).
Group 1: Certified Before June 1, 2020
If your SNAP was approved before June 1, 2020, you’re in Group 1. Your payment date depends on the last digit of your EDG number.
For example:
- If your EDG ends in 0, your payment comes on March 1.
- If it ends in 9, it comes on March 15.
If you’re in this group, you’ve likely already received your March payment.
Group 2: Certified After June 1, 2020
If you were certified after June 1, 2020, your payments are scheduled from March 16 to 28. Your payment date depends on the last two digits of your EDG number.
Here’s the schedule for March 24 to 28:
- EDG ending in 82-85: March 24
- EDG ending in 86-88: March 25
- EDG ending in 89-92: March 26
- EDG ending in 93-95: March 27
- EDG ending in 96-99: March 28
So, if your EDG ends in 96 to 99, your payment will arrive on March 28. Just a few more days to wait!
Don’t Know Your EDG Number?
If you’re unsure about your EDG number, check your SNAP approval letter or any official SNAP notice you’ve received. It’s usually listed there.
SNAP Benefits in Florida – March 2025 Schedule
Florida also spreads out payments from March 1 to March 28, but they use a slightly confusing method. Instead of using the regular last digits of your case number, they reverse them and skip the 10th digit.
Sounds complicated, but don’t worry—we’ve made it easy.
Here are the last payment dates for March in Florida:
- EDG ending in 82-85: March 24
- EDG ending in 86-88: March 25
- EDG ending in 89-92: March 26
- EDG ending in 93-95: March 27
- EDG ending in 96-99: March 28
If your number falls in any of the above, keep your EBT card ready—your payment is on the way soon!
SNAP Benefit Amounts – What You Can Expect
The benefit amounts in both Texas and Florida are the same as those for most other U.S. states. Here’s a quick idea of how much you could receive:
- 1 person: $291
- 2 people: $536
- 3 people: $768
- 4 people: $975
- 8 people: $1,751
- Each additional person: +$220
These amounts help cover grocery needs and ensure families can buy healthy food each month.