New Jersey SNAP payment schedule 2026: food stamp deposit dates
New Jersey loads SNAP benefits onto the Families First EBT Card on 1st–5th of the month, based on the 7th digit of the case number. Enter yours to see your date this month and the next three.
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New Jersey SNAP schedule
| 7th digit of your case number | Benefits available |
|---|---|
| 1, 2 | 1st of the month |
| 3, 4 | 2nd of the month |
| 5, 6 | 3rd of the month |
| 7, 8 | 4th of the month |
| 9, 0 | 5th of the month |
New Jersey EBT card, balance and office
| Program name | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) |
| EBT card | Families First EBT Card |
| EBT customer service (balance, lost card) | 800-997-3333 |
| Balance and transactions online | ConnectEBT |
| State SNAP page | nj.gov |
| Apply or renew | mynjhelps.gov |
Good to know in New Jersey
- Warren County: everyone on the 1st.
How reliable is this date?
New Jersey'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.
New Jersey SNAP questions
When is SNAP deposited in New Jersey?
New Jersey deposits SNAP benefits between the 1st and the 5th of the month, based on the 7th digit of the case number. Enter yours above to see the exact date.
What is the EBT card called in New Jersey?
Families First EBT Card. Its customer service line is 800-997-3333.
How do I check my New Jersey EBT balance?
Online or in the app at ConnectEBT, or by calling 800-997-3333. The balance is also printed on your last store receipt.
Does the date change if it falls on a weekend?
New Jersey'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 New Jersey?
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/new-jersey
- 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 New Jersey SNAP agency.