The Propel guide to SNAP in Connecticut: Deposit schedule

Monthly SNAP benefit deposit schedule#monthly-snap-benefit-deposit-schedule

Starting in March 2026, the SNAP deposit schedule in Connecticut will be based on the last two digits of your EBT card number.

Instead of going out in the first three days of the month, deposits are now spread out over eight days.

• EBT number ending in 00-12: 1st of the month
• EBT number ending in 13-24: 2nd of the month
• EBT number ending in 25-37: 3rd of the month
• EBT number ending in 38-49: 4th of the month
• EBT number ending in 50-62: 5th of the month
• EBT number ending in 63-74: 6th of the month
• EBT number ending in 75-87: 7th of the month
• EBT number ending in 88-99: 8th of the month

Cash benefits will arrive on the first day of the month.

You can find the last two numbers of your EBT number by checking the nine-digit "client number" on your EBT card.

This change in the payment schedule followed new legislation in Connecticut that required the Department of Social Services to spread out SNAP benefit dates over a longer period than just the first few days of the month, with the goal of reducing a sudden rush at grocery stores and making the overall experience easier for SNAP recipients.

Why did this deposit schedule start in March 2026?#why-did-this-deposit-schedule-start-in-march-2026

The state chose March 2026 to start the new SNAP deposit schedule because February is a shorter month, meaning families could have an easier transition to the new payment dates.

February is also a month when kids are in school, so families may be spending a little less on groceries than other times of year.

Missed a SNAP deposit?#missed-a-snap-deposit

Didn't receive your SNAP benefits on the expected date? There might be an issue with your case.

Find out more by reading these common reasons for missed SNAP deposits and what you can do about it.