D.C. SNAP / EBT deposit dates
D.C. SNAP deposit schedule
The published schedule is the 1st through the 10th of each month, using the first letter of your last name.
| first letter of your last name | Availability day |
|---|---|
| A or B | 1st |
| C | 2nd |
| D, E, or F | 3rd |
| G or H | 4th |
| I, J, or K | 5th |
| L or M | 6th |
| N, O, P, or Q | 7th |
| R or S | 8th |
| T, U, or V | 9th |
| W, X, Y, or Z | 10th |
Source: dhs.dc.gov · Source checked 2026-08-12. Check the official page for updates.
Initial payments, changes to your case and special issuances may follow different instructions. Check your benefit notice for your own payment.
If a payment has not arrived
Check your balance and benefit notice, then contact your SNAP agency about the case. You do not need to wait a fixed number of days before asking for help.
SNAP case or application questions
D.C. SNAP application and case portal — D.C. DHS. Agency contact: 202-727-5355.
The application portal and agency contact may provide different services from the EBT cardholder portal and phone line.
SNAP application information · Deposit schedule
Other food help in D.C.
Find food pantries or search by ZIP code. Check a provider’s hours and requirements before travelling.
Feed America (EIN 92-1761881) publishes this guide. The government agency determines eligibility, payments and card support. Do not send us your card number, PIN or Social Security number.