USDA FNS issuance schedule · checked October 16, 2026

Delaware SNAP payment schedule 2026: food stamp deposit dates

Delaware loads SNAP (Food Supplement Program) benefits onto the Delaware Food First on 2nd–23rd of the month, based on the first letter of the last name. Enter yours to see your date this month and the next three.

Every month

Delaware SNAP schedule

First letter of your last name	Benefits available
A	2nd of the month
B	3rd of the month
C	4th of the month
D	5th of the month
E	6th of the month
F	7th of the month
G	8th of the month
H	9th of the month
I	10th of the month
J	11th of the month
K	12th of the month
L	13th of the month
M	14th of the month
N	15th of the month
O	16th of the month
P	17th of the month
Q, R	18th of the month
S	19th of the month
T	20th of the month
U, V	21st of the month
W	22nd of the month
X, Y, Z	23rd of the month

Card and contacts

Delaware EBT card, balance and office

Program name	Food Supplement Program
EBT card	Delaware Food First
EBT customer service (balance, lost card)	800-526-9099
Balance and transactions online	ConnectEBT
State SNAP page	dhss.delaware.gov

How reliable is this date?

Delaware's rule above is the one in the USDA Food and Nutrition Service state-by-state issuance schedule (text last revised November 4, 2021). We did not find the schedule on the state's own site, so confirm it with your approval notice or the EBT customer service line. The first month after approval is often paid on another day; the schedule applies from the month after.

FAQ

Delaware SNAP questions

When is SNAP deposited in Delaware?

Delaware deposits Food Supplement Program (SNAP) benefits between the 2nd and the 23rd of the month, based on the first letter of the last name. Enter yours above to see the exact date.

What is the EBT card called in Delaware?

Delaware Food First. Its customer service line is 800-526-9099.

How do I check my Delaware EBT balance?

Online or in the app at ConnectEBT, or by calling 800-526-9099. The balance is also printed on your last store receipt.

Does the date change if it falls on a weekend?

Delaware's published rule names a calendar day and does not mention weekends; in most states the deposit still posts on that day. Check your balance the morning of your date.

SNAP schedules

Other states

Sources

Checked October 16, 2026. 77.today is not a government site and is not affiliated with USDA or the Delaware SNAP agency.