Virginia SNAP payment schedule 2026: food stamp deposit dates
Virginia loads SNAP benefits onto the Virginia EBT Card on 1st, 4th, 7th of the month, based on the last digit of the case number. Enter yours to see your date this month and the next three.
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Virginia SNAP schedule
| Last digit of your case number | Benefits available |
|---|---|
| 0, 1, 2, 3 | 1st of the month |
| 4, 5 | 4th of the month |
| 6, 7, 8, 9 | 7th of the month |
Virginia EBT card, balance and office
| Program name | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) |
| EBT card | Virginia EBT Card |
| EBT customer service (balance, lost card) | 866-281-2448 |
| Balance and transactions online | ConnectEBT |
| State SNAP page | dss.virginia.gov |
| Apply or renew | commonhelp.virginia.gov |
How reliable is this date?
Virginia'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.
Virginia SNAP questions
When is SNAP deposited in Virginia?
Virginia deposits SNAP benefits between the 1st and the 7th of the month, based on the last digit of the case number. Enter yours above to see the exact date.
What is the EBT card called in Virginia?
Virginia EBT Card. Its customer service line is 866-281-2448.
How do I check my Virginia EBT balance?
Online or in the app at ConnectEBT, or by calling 866-281-2448. The balance is also printed on your last store receipt.
Does the date change if it falls on a weekend?
Virginia'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 Virginia?
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/virginia
- 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 Virginia SNAP agency.