SNAP Benefits Update for Florida Seniors
What’s happening with SNAP
With the federal government shut down, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) risks not issuing benefits in Florida for November — putting nearly 3 million Floridians, including hundreds of thousands of older adults, in jeopardy of missing vital food support.
What you can do right now
- Check your EBT or SNAP account and use any benefits you already have — you may not receive the next payment until funding is restored.
- Review your SNAP benefits so you’re ready when benefits resume. Florida Department of Children and Families
- Identify and reach out to local food resources (food banks, senior meal programs, home-delivered meals) as a back-up plan.
- Stay informed: visit the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) website or call your local senior services to check for updates on SNAP benefit status.
Our Response
- The Alliance for Aging is working to identify additional food aid and resources.
- Contact us at the Elder Helpline for emergency food help and referrals (note that resources are currently very limited).
- We are reaching out to our community supporters and partners for additional aid, donations, and support.
Contact Us
Elder Helpline: 305-670-HELP
Toll Free: 1-800-96-ELDER (35337)
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Additional Resources
- FindHelp.org — This website lists several food pantries (resources reviewed Oct 2025):
https://www.findhelp.org/food/food-pantry–miami-fl - Farm Share — Meal distribution events (select South Florida):
https://www.farmshare.org/food-distributions-florida
Farm Share also offers a “Find a Food Pantry Near You” page:
https://www.farmshare.org/farm-share-find-agencies-food-pantries - Feeding South Florida — Food pantry directory (enter ZIP code to search):
https://feedingsouthflorida.org/directory-programs/ - Coconut Grove Crisis Food Pantry — May be an option for residents of 33133:
https://coconutgrovecrisisfoodpantry.com/ - Jewish Community Services — Kosher food pantry for clients who require Kosher food:
https://jcsfl.org/programs/kosher-food-bank/ - City Reach Ministries — Food distribution services:
https://cityreachministries.com/services/
Distribution Dates: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (5:30–6:30 PM) & the following Wednesdays (10:00 AM–12:00 PM)
Location: Near Kendall — 12236 SW 128th St, Miami, FL 33186
Serving: All ages, individuals, families, low-income - Share Your Heart — https://www.victoryforyouth.org/
- Perrine Community Resource Center / Food Pantry (Victory For Youth / Share Your Heart)
17801 Homestead Avenue, Miami, FL 33157
Phone: 305-254-5804
Notes: Emergency Assistance, Food Pantry, Access Center - Naranja Community Resource Center / Food Pantry (Victory For Youth / Share Your Heart)
13955 SW 264th Street, Homestead, FL 33032
Phone: 305-258-5471
Notes: Emergency Food, Food Pantry, Access Center - Food Distribution Events — Farm Share lists upcoming meal distributions (select South Florida):
Farm Share Food Distributions - Find a Food Pantry Near You — Farm Share’s map of food pantries:
Farm Share Food Pantry Locator - JCS Helpline Services / 211 — Resource directory to locate food sources:
JCS Food Resources Directory