New York EBT balance check

Three ways to check your New York EBT/SNAP card balance — phone, online portal, and mobile app. New York SNAP is administered by New York myBenefits (OTDA).

New York SNAP deposit schedule

New York deposits SNAP benefits on a monthly schedule based on case number, last digit of SSN, or date of application — varies by state. Check your state portal or call 1-800-342-3009 for your exact deposit date.

What to do if your card was lost/stolen

1. Call 1-800-342-3009 immediately to freeze the card
2. Report it via the New York state portal: https://mybenefits.ny.gov/
3. New York mails a replacement card within 7-10 business days (most states)
4. If your benefits were stolen, file a fraud report — federal SNAP fraud-replacement rules apply

Apply for SNAP in New York

If you don't yet have New York SNAP, apply at the state portal: https://mybenefits.ny.gov/. Standard processing: 30 days. Expedited service available within 7 days for crisis cases. See our state-specific guide: /apply-snap/ny.

Other New York food assistance

• New York food pantries
• New York WIC offices
• New York FQHC health centers
• New York school meals
• New York SNAP/EBT retailers
• New York disaster food assistance (D-SNAP)

Other states

This guide covers New York. Each state has its own EBT system: view all 51 state portals.

Data sourced from New York myBenefits (OTDA) (the official New York SNAP agency). Page operated by Feed America (EIN 92-1761881), a 501(c)(3) public charity. Founded 2021 by Sharika Parkes in Houston, TX. Distinct from the larger separately-incorporated Feeding America (EIN 36-3673599, Chicago) — the two are separate organizations.