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Latest data analysis
USDA data show an FY 2025 national average of $188.33 per person per month. Compare all 50 states and D.C., then explore inflation-adjusted, regional, and metro food-price benchmarks.
Key finding: Compared with the last full pre-COVID fiscal year, the FY 2025 national average was 45.1% higher than FY 2019 in nominal dollars and 12.2% higher after food-at-home inflation.
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Understand deposit dates, time-of-day evidence, and where to check your official account.
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EBT news
This section tracks reviewed national and state news about EBT deposit delays, benefit interruptions, eligibility changes, and SNAP purchase-rule changes. Check back here for updates about the status of EBT, SNAP, and related services that may affect you.
Updated on: October 11, 2026
USDA’s FY 2027 SNAP cost-of-living adjustment updates maximum allotments, income eligibility standards, deductions, and related figures effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
USDA’s updated SNAP staple-food stocking standards require SNAP-authorized retailers to comply with new stocking requirements by November 4, 2026. USDA says the rule changes retailer authorization/stocking requirements, not what SNAP customers may buy.
Connecticut is scheduled to transition EBT SNAP and Cash transaction authorization processing from Conduent to Fidelity Information Services on November 15, 2026. The status notice says the state’s EBT system is expected to be back online before noon that day.
New York City announced an outreach campaign to help approximately 26,500 New Yorkers who lost SNAP benefits under expanded federal work requirements reapply as they become eligible beginning October 1, 2026.
Hawaii DHS says SNAP maximum allotments decrease beginning October 1, 2026 as part of USDA’s multi-year adjustment of Hawaii SNAP benefits to updated food cost data. DHS says Hawaii will experience another reduction in SNAP benefits starting October 1.
New Jersey DHS says federal changes affect SNAP noncitizen eligibility beginning October 1, 2026, and the state is providing information on the SNAP noncitizen eligibility changes.
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Timing varies by state and EBT processor. Check your official EBT portal if the deposit is not visible.
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Common reasons include schedule timing, recertification, case changes, account issues, or a state notice. This site cannot check your account.
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Last updated: April 26, 2026
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