Indiana SNAP payment schedule 2026: food stamp deposit dates
Indiana loads SNAP benefits onto the Hoosier Works Card on 5th–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.
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Indiana SNAP schedule
| First letter of your last name | Benefits available |
|---|---|
| A-B | 5th of the month |
| C-D | 7th of the month |
| E-G | 9th of the month |
| H-I | 11th of the month |
| J-L | 13th of the month |
| M-N | 15th of the month |
| O-R | 17th of the month |
| S | 19th of the month |
| T-V | 21st of the month |
| W-Z | 23rd of the month |
Indiana EBT card, balance and office
| Program name | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) |
| EBT card | Hoosier Works Card |
| EBT customer service (balance, lost card) | 877-768-5098 |
| Balance and transactions online | ConnectEBT |
| State SNAP page | in.gov |
| Apply or renew | fssabenefits.in.gov |
| Official schedule | state's published schedule |
Good to know in Indiana
- TANF cash is issued on the 1st.
How reliable is this date?
Indiana's rule above was checked against the state's own published source on October 16, 2026 as well as the USDA Food and Nutrition Service listing. The first month after approval is often paid on another day; the schedule applies from the month after.
Indiana SNAP questions
When is SNAP deposited in Indiana?
Indiana deposits SNAP benefits between the 5th 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 Indiana?
Hoosier Works Card. Its customer service line is 877-768-5098.
How do I check my Indiana EBT balance?
Online or in the app at ConnectEBT, or by calling 877-768-5098. The balance is also printed on your last store receipt.
Does the date change if it falls on a weekend?
Indiana'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.
How do I apply for SNAP in Indiana?
Online through the state's application portal (linked on this page), by phone or at a local office. The state must decide within 30 days, or within 7 days for households that qualify for expedited benefits.
Other states
Sources
- fna.usda.gov/snap-directory-entry/indiana
- fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/Monthly-Issuance-Schedule-All-States.pdf
- in.gov/fssa/dfr/snap-food-assistance/
Checked October 16, 2026. 77.today is not a government site and is not affiliated with USDA or the Indiana SNAP agency.