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Kentucky SNAP / EBT deposit dates 2026

Kentucky does not pay everyone on the 1st. Benefits load on the 1st through the 19th, odd-numbered days only, and which day is yours depends on the last digit of the head of household's Social Security number.

When Kentucky loads benefits

Kentucky loads SNAP benefits on the 1st through the 19th, odd-numbered days only. Which day is yours depends on the last digit of the head of household's Social Security number.

Kentucky SNAP deposit schedule
last digit of the head of household's Social Security numberBenefits available
01st calendar day
13rd calendar day
25th calendar day
37th calendar day
49th calendar day
511th calendar day
613th calendar day
715th calendar day
817th calendar day
919th calendar day

Source: Kentucky kynect · Reviewed 2026-08-12

Benefits do not expire at the end of the month. Anything you do not spend stays on the card and rolls over. It is only removed after a long stretch with no activity — typically 9 to 12 months.

If your deposit has not arrived

  1. Check the balance first. Deposits usually land overnight, so the money is often there before any notice is. How to check your Kentucky balance.
  2. Confirm your date has actually passed. Your day stays the same every month once it is assigned — if you applied recently, your first month may be partial and land off-cycle.
  3. Then call 1-888-979-9949. A missed recertification is the most common reason a deposit stops.
If you are out of food right now, do not wait for the deposit. Food pantries do not require SNAP enrollment and do not check your benefit status. Search pantries by ZIP code, or call 211 free, any hour of the day.

How much will the deposit be?

The amount is based on household size, countable income and deductions — it is not tied to your deposit date. Our SNAP eligibility calculator gives an estimate, and Kentucky kynect can confirm the exact figure.

Related Kentucky resources

Page operated by Feed America (EIN 92-1761881), 501(c)(3) public charity. Founded 2021 by Sharika Parkes in Houston, TX. Distinct from other charities with similar names — separate organization. Card, portal, and phone details sourced from Kentucky kynect (the official Kentucky SNAP agency); deposit-schedule sourcing is stated in the schedule section above.