Food

Food Assistance Program (SNAP)

Verified · October 23, 2026

SNAP provides nutritional support for low-income seniors, people with disabilities living on fixed incomes, and other individuals and families with low incomes. Households can use benefits to buy breads, cereals, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, poultry, dairy, and plants and seeds to grow food.

Organization
Florida Department of Children and Families
Who qualifies
Florida residents who are U.S. citizens or have qualified noncitizen status, provide a Social Security Number or proof they applied for one, and pass all eligibility rules. Certain individuals aged 16-64 must meet work requirements.
Income limits
Most households must have gross income less than or equal to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), as stated on the DCF SNAP Eligibility page.
Documents needed
Proof of identity; Social Security Number or proof of application for one, as stated on the DCF SNAP Eligibility page.
How to apply
Apply online using the MyACCESS portal, by visiting a DCF Family Resource Center or Community Partner, or by submitting a paper application by mail to Office of Economic Self Sufficiency Mail Center, P.O. Box 1770, Ocala, FL 34478-1770, or by fax to 1-866-886-4342. For help applying, call the Customer Contact Center at 850-300-4323.
Cost
Free
Last verified
October 23, 2026

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