Florida is on the list of the top 10 states with the most people on food stamps. Additionally, when compared to the percentage of people on food stamps in the entire United States, Florida is slightly above the national average. In this post, we are going to provide the latest update on the total number of people on food stamps in Florida in 2023, including the percentage of the state’s population on SNAP.
Additionally, we will compare Florida’s number to the national average for the United States.
About Food Stamps In Florida
SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program provides nutritional support for low-income individuals and families, seniors, and people with disabilities living on fixed incomes.
The program provides monthly food assistance to eligible low‑income households.
To be eligible, households generally must earn less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
Florida food stamps benefits can be used to buy most groceries and including online at select grocery stores like Walmart and Amazon.
For 2023, the maximum food stamps benefit for an individual is $281 a month, while a family of four can receive a maximum benefit of $939.
There are multiple ways to apply for food stamps in Florida, including online and in person at a Department of Children and Families office.
Number of People on Food Stamps in Florida – 2023 Update
Here’s a summary of the latest data on food stamps participation in Florida:
- Total Number of Florida Households Receiving Food Stamps: 1,723,236
- Total Number of People in Florida Receiving Food Stamps: 3,082,072
- Amount of Spent on Food Stamps in Florida for the Month: $560,201,132
Florida Food Stamps Statistics vs. National Average
Florida Food Stamps Statistics for February 2022:
| Number of People on Food Stamps in Florida | |||
| As of February 2023 | |||
| February 2022 | February 2023 | Change | |
| Number of People | 2,760,132 | 3,082,072 | 11.7% |
| Number of Households | 1,535,576 | 1,723,236 | 12.2% |
| Total Benefits ($) | $380,694,772 | $560,201,132 | 47.2% |
United States Food Stamps Statistics for February 2022:
| Number of People on Food Stamps in The United States | |||
| As of February 2022 | |||
| February 2022 | February 2023 | Change | |
| Number of People | 41,181,192 | 42,512,773 | 3.2% |
| Number of Households | 21,608,160 | 22,468,503 | 4.0% |
| Total Benefits ($) | $9,638,353,817 | $10,581,175,765 | 9.8% |
What Percentage of Florida is on Food Stamps?
Summary
Here’s the summary of the Number of People on SNAP in Florida – 2023 Update:
- Number of Households on Food Stamps: 1,723,236
- Total Number of People on Food Stamps in Florida: 3,082,072
- Amount of Spent on Food Stamps in Florida for the Month: $560,201,132
Also, see our post on who benefits the most from SNAP in Florida.
Additionally, you can review our 10 facts about SNAP benefits in Florida.
Questions?
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