Louisiana SNAP payment schedule 2026: food stamp deposit dates
Louisiana loads SNAP benefits onto the Louisiana Purchase Card on 1st–23rd of the month, based on the last digit of the Social Security number. Enter yours to see your date this month and the next three.
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Louisiana SNAP schedule
| Last digit of your SSN | Benefits available |
|---|---|
| 0 | 5th of the month |
| 1 | 7th of the month |
| 2 | 9th of the month |
| 3 | 11th of the month |
| 4 | 13th of the month |
| 5 | 15th of the month |
| 6 | 17th of the month |
| 7 | 19th of the month |
| 8 | 21st of the month |
| 9 | 23rd of the month |
Louisiana EBT card, balance and office
| Program name | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) |
| EBT card | Louisiana Purchase Card |
| EBT customer service (balance, lost card) | 888-997-1117 |
| Balance and transactions online | ldh.la.gov |
| State SNAP page | dcfs.louisiana.gov |
| Apply or renew | cafe-cp.dcfs.la.gov |
Good to know in Louisiana
- Elderly and disabled households get benefits between the 1st and the 4th instead.
How reliable is this date?
Louisiana'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.
Louisiana SNAP questions
When is SNAP deposited in Louisiana?
Louisiana deposits SNAP benefits between the 5th and the 23rd of the month, based on the last digit of the Social Security number. Enter yours above to see the exact date.
What is the EBT card called in Louisiana?
Louisiana Purchase Card. Its customer service line is 888-997-1117.
How do I check my Louisiana EBT balance?
Online or in the app at https://ldh.la.gov/page/electronic-benefits-transfer-ebt, or by calling 888-997-1117. The balance is also printed on your last store receipt.
Does the date change if it falls on a weekend?
Louisiana'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 Louisiana?
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/louisiana
- 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 Louisiana SNAP agency.