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Louisiana SNAP / EBT deposit dates 2026

Louisiana does not pay everyone on the 1st. Benefits load on the 5th through the 23rd, by SSN digit — except households with an elderly or disabled member, who are paid the 1st through the 4th, and which day is yours depends on the last digit of the head of household's Social Security number.

When Louisiana loads benefits

Louisiana loads SNAP benefits on the 5th through the 23rd, by SSN digit — except households with an elderly or disabled member, who are paid the 1st through the 4th. Which day is yours depends on the last digit of the head of household's Social Security number.

Louisiana SNAP deposit schedule
last digit of the head of household's Social Security numberBenefits available
05th
17th
29th
311th
413th
515th
617th
719th
821st
923rd

Source: Louisiana DCFS · 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 Louisiana 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 1-888-997-1117. 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 Louisiana DCFS can confirm the exact figure.

Related Louisiana 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 Louisiana DCFS (the official Louisiana SNAP agency); deposit-schedule sourcing is stated in the schedule section above.