All SNAP recipients across all 50 states and three territories will see the maximum amount of benefits allowed per house holds for up to two months. Ron DeSantis announced that SNAP recipients will get the maximum benefits for the month of May. Ron DeSantis ordered the increase of SNAP benefits to the maximum allowed per household around that time. To apply for SNAP benefits in Florida, click here. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Wednesday is the first of the month, when people who depend on government assistance like WIC or SNAP, start receiving money for food. "We start filling out the shelves every hour we can fill it out, but sometimes the line outside is full. WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children that meet the eligibility requirements. Jim and Debbie Crum plan to add themselves to that list when they plan on filing for unemployment and food assistance later today. To enroll in food assistance, click here