How to Check Your EBT/Food Stamp Status

There are a few different ways that you can check your EBT/Food Stamp status. The easiest way is to log into your account online. You can also check your balance by calling the customer service number for your state’s EBT program.

What information do you need to check your status?

In order to check the status of your EBT or food stamp benefits, you will need to have your case number and personal identification information handy. You can typically find this information on the front of your EBT card, or on any letters or other correspondence you have received from your state’s social service agency. Once you have gathered this information, you can check your status by following these steps:

1. Visit the website for your state’s social service agency. This is typically a government-operated website ending in “.gov”.
2. Find the link or section of the website labeled “EBT” or “Food Stamps”.
3. Click on this link, and then look for a link that says “Check Status” or something similar.
4. Enter your case number and personal identification information when prompted, and then press enter or click the “Submit” button.
5. Your current EBT or food stamp balance should now be displayed on-screen.

How to interpret your EBT/Food Stamp status

If you receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly the Food Stamp program), you will get an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. You can use your EBT card at participating stores to buy food.
Each month, your SNAP benefits will be deposited into your EBT account. You can check your balance online, by phone, or by texting.
Your EBT balance shows how much money you have left to spend for the month. It is important to keep track of your EBT balance so that you do not run out of benefits before the end of the month.

To check your EBT balance online:
1. Go to www.ebtedge.com
2. Enter your 16-digit card number
3. Enter your 4-digit PIN number
4. Click “Log In”
5. Your current balance will appear on the screen, along with a list of transactions for the current month

To check your EBT balance by phone:
1. Call 1-888-633-9414
2. Enter your 16-digit card number when prompted
3. Enter your 4-digit PIN number when prompted
4. Your current balance will be read aloud to you, along with a list of recent transactions

What to do if your status is “pending”

If your status is “pending,” this means that the state is still processing your application and determining your eligibility. To check on the status of your application, contact your state’s food assistance office. You can find the contact information for your state office by visiting the USDA website.

What to do if your status is “denied”

If you are denied EBT/Food Stamp benefits, you have the right to an informal fair hearing. You can either have the hearing by phone or in person. You must request a hearing within 90 days from the date on the notice telling you that your benefits have been denied, reduced, or terminated.

How to appeal a denied status

If you are a SNAP (food stamp) recipient and your benefits have been denied, you can file an appeal. The process for doing so will vary depending on your state, but in general, you will need to fill out a form and submit it to your state’s SNAP office. You can find the contact information for your state’s office on the USDA website.

If you are unable to file an appeal on your own, you can contact a local SNAP office or an organization that provides SNAP assistance, such as a food bank. They may be able to help you with the appeals process.

How to reapply for EBT/Food Stamp benefits

If you are already receiving EBT/Food Stamp benefits, you can check your status by logging in to your account online. If you need to reapply for benefits, you can do so by visiting your local Department of Human Services office or by calling the customer service number listed on your EBT card.

How to use your EBT/Food Stamp benefits

If you receive EBT/Food Stamp benefits, you can check your balance and transactions online, by phone, or by visiting your local office.

To check your balance and transactions online, visit the EBT website and log in with your user ID and password. You will be able to see your current balance, as well as a history of your recent transactions.

To check your balance by phone, call the customer service number on the back of your EBT card. You will need to enter your card number and PIN. Your current balance will then be displayed on the screen.

To check your balance in person, visit your local EBT office and ask for a printout of your current balance. You will need to show them your EBT card and provide them with your PIN.

What are the restrictions on EBT/Food Stamp use?

There are a few restrictions on how you can use your EBT/Food Stamp benefits. For example, you can only use them to buy food and non-alcoholic beverages. You also can’t use them to buy tobacco products, alcohol, pet food, or household items like soap and toothpaste.

If you’re not sure whether something is eligible for purchase with your EBT/Food Stamp benefits, you can check the list of eligible items at your local grocery store or online at the USDA’s website.

What to do if you have problems with your EBT/Food Stamp benefits

If you have problems with your EBT/Food Stamp benefits, there are a few things you can do:

-First, check your balance online or by calling the customer service number on the back of your card.

-If you think you should have received a benefit but did not, call your state’s EBT customer service number.

-If you are having trouble using your card, try these troubleshooting tips.

How to Check Your EBT/Food Stamp Status