Fort Lauderdale North Broward Regional Service Center Food Stamp Office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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(866) 762-2237

Phone: (866) 762-2237

Address :

1400 West Commercial Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
County: Broward, FL
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Food Stamp Offices Hours :

Hours: Not listed. Call before you go.

The Fort Lauderdale North Broward Regional Service Center Food Stamp Office, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, administers the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for Fort Lauderdale residents. Often called "food stamps," SNAP benefits provide nutrition assistance for income-eligible households. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the SNAP program, and SNAP Offices distribute benefits to Fort Lauderdale residents. The program reduces food insecurity and poverty by providing supplemental nutrition assistance for low-income households.

Apply for SNAP in Florida

SNAP in Florida is listed by USDA under the name Food Assistance Program.

USDA lists an approved food restriction for Florida covering soda, energy drinks, candy and prepared desserts, with a target date of April 20, 2026. Ask your state SNAP office what applies now.

Phone numbers are from the USDA SNAP state directory. Food restrictions are from the USDA waiver list. We are not a government agency and can't take applications.

You may contact Food Stamp Offices for questions about:

  • 1. Food stamp eligibility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
  • 2. To check EBT cards and account balances.
  • 3. Applying for food stamps and SNAP food benefit.
  • 4. Food stamp application form in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
  • 5. Calculating food stamp benefits.
  • 6. Problems with SNAP benefits.
  • 7. Finding stores that accept SNAP, EBT cards, and food stamps
  • 8. Emergency food stamps benefits if you are going through financial hardship

Grocery Stores that Accept EBT

The USDA has a program that approves stores to accept food stamps or SNAP benefits.

These stores are required to offer certain kinds of foods to be eligible to participate in the program. This includes grocery stores that meet their requirements.

Many supermarkets, pharmacies and corner stores in the United States accept EBT Cards, but it depends on the location. Here are our guides to some of the major chains.

It is good practice to call your local store first to confirm, so you don’t waste gas and time.

Please check each store below to see what you can and can't buy with your SNAP benefits using EBT Card

Grocery Stores

Pharmacy

Dollar Stores

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. What can you buy with food stamps?

You can use food stamps in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to buy food for your household, including produce, meat, poultry, fish, dairy, breads, cereals, snack foods and non-alcoholic drinks, plus seeds and plants that produce food. Some states also restrict items such as soda and candy, so check with your state SNAP office and the USDA list of eligible foods.

WIC is a separate program with its own food packages. WIC packages include eggs, milk, cereal, juice, tofu, fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, dried and canned beans, and whole-wheat bread. WIC packages also include cheese and canned fish for breastfeeding moms, and baby food for babies.

2. When are SNAP benefits deposited each month?

SNAP benefits are deposited on a staggered schedule each month, determined by your state and typically by your case number or last name. Most states deposit benefits between the 1st and 28th of each month. Check your state's SNAP agency website or call the number on your EBT card for your exact deposit date.

3. How to increase your food stamp benefits?

For people aged 60 and older, or those with disabilities, there are special rules to apply for SNAP that look at NET income instead of gross income

SNAP food stamps in Fort Lauderdale, Florida isn’t the only food benefit. There are a few other programs that help pay for food

4. Will my SNAP benefits go up this year?

SNAP maximum benefit allotments are adjusted each October for the new federal fiscal year based on USDA's Thrifty Food Plan. The most recent adjustment took effect October 1, 2026 (FY2027), and the maximum allotment for a family of four in the 48 states and D.C. is now $1,023. Check the USDA SNAP eligibility page each fall for updated amounts.

5. Can college students get food stamps?

Students enrolled in college more than half-time are generally eligible for SNAP only if they meet an exemption, such as being under 18 or age 50 or older, working at least 20 hours a week in paid employment, participating in a State or Federally funded work study program, or caring for a child under 6.

6. How long does food stamp investigation take?

It is hard to predict how long a food stamp investigation takes. It can take a day, week, months, or years, depending on the offense and what the state has to investigate.

7. How can I check the status of my food stamp case?

You can check food stamp application status of your case through your state SNAP agency. You may also contact your local SNAP office to find out the status of your application.

8. What happens when your food stamp case is closed?

Your SNAP benefits do not expire at the end of each month. If your food stamp case in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is closed for any reason, you still have the right to use any remaining benefits in your EBT account before the case closed.

Whether your case is closed due to disqualification or for some other reason, you can appeal the decision.

9. Can I get food stamps while on unemployment?

Yes, you may be eligible for SNAP if your monthly income is less than a set amount based on your household size. You may be required to participate in an employment and training program if you aren't working or work fewer than 30 hours a week.

10. Can illegal immigrants get food stamps?

Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for food stamps. Some non-citizens may qualify for food stamps if they are:

  • Lawful permanent residents, generally after a 5-year waiting period
  • Cuban and Haitian entrants
  • Citizens of Compact of Free Association (COFA) nations

Under a 2025 federal law, these are the main non-citizen groups that can qualify, and refugee or asylee status alone no longer does. Court cases have affected how some states apply this, so ask your state SNAP office about your situation.

11. Can you buy baby formula with food stamps?

Yes, you can use your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to buy baby food. Baby food includes formula, cereals, juices, baby food and any other eligible food item

12. Can you buy ice with food stamps?

Yes, you can use your SNAP benefits to buy crushed or cube ice.

13. Can you buy dog food with food stamps?

Unfortunately, No, you cannot buy dog food with food stamps in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is because pet food is considered to be a non-food item since it is not meant for human consumption

14. Can you buy alcohol with food stamps ?

You cannot use food stamps to buy alcohol, tobacco products, vitamins and supplements, live animals, foods that are hot when sold, or any non-food household items.