Iowa SNAP payment schedule 2026: food stamp deposit dates
Iowa loads SNAP (Food Assistance) benefits onto the Iowa EBT Card on 1st–10th 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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Iowa SNAP schedule
| First letter of your last name | Benefits available |
|---|---|
| A-B | 1st of the month |
| C-D | 2nd of the month |
| E-G | 3rd of the month |
| H-I | 4th of the month |
| J-L | 5th of the month |
| M-O | 6th of the month |
| P-R | 7th of the month |
| S | 8th of the month |
| T-V | 9th of the month |
| W-Z | 10th of the month |
Iowa EBT card, balance and office
| Program name | Food Assistance |
| EBT card | Iowa EBT Card |
| EBT customer service (balance, lost card) | 800-359-5802 |
| Balance and transactions online | ConnectEBT |
| State SNAP page | hhs.iowa.gov |
| Apply or renew | hhsservices.iowa.gov |
How reliable is this date?
Iowa'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.
Iowa SNAP questions
When is SNAP deposited in Iowa?
Iowa deposits Food Assistance (SNAP) benefits between the 1st and the 10th 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 Iowa?
Iowa EBT Card. Its customer service line is 800-359-5802.
How do I check my Iowa EBT balance?
Online or in the app at ConnectEBT, or by calling 800-359-5802. The balance is also printed on your last store receipt.
Does the date change if it falls on a weekend?
Iowa'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 Iowa?
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/iowa
- fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/Monthly-Issuance-Schedule-All-States.pdf
Checked October 16, 2026. 77.today is not a government site and is not affiliated with USDA or the Iowa SNAP agency.