The Propel guide to EBT in Maine: food stamp deposit schedule.

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Check out the Maine EBT guide for answers to your food stamp questions.

Monthly benefit deposit schedule.#monthly-benefit-deposit-schedule

Benefits are sent out from the 10th to the 14th of every month, based on the last digit of your birth day.

If your:

Birth day ends inBenefits available
0 or 910th of the month
1 or 811th of the month
2 or 312th of the month
4 or 713th of the month
5 or 614th of the month

*For example if you were born on the 10th, 20th, or 30th of a month, you would receive benefits on the 10th of the month. If you were born on the 1st, 11th, 21st, or 31st of a month, you would receive benefits on the 11th of the month.

Missed a Deposit?#missed-a-deposit

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

Find out why by reading Why didn't I get a food stamp deposit this month?, which explains common reasons for missed deposits and what you can do about it.