Connecticut Snap EBT
Welcome to SNAP EBT information page for the state of Connecticut.
The Food Stamp Program (now known as SNAP) is a federal program managed by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) and administered by the US Department of Agriculture.
To be eligible for SNAP in Connecticut, you must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. U.S. citizens and certain legal immigrants with little or no income are likely to be eligible for SNAP. Also, unemployed people, retirees with no or low pension or Social Security income, those working but earning low wages, homeless people, etc., are eligible for SNAP.
List of Online Retailers
Below is a list of SNAP EBT retailers for the state of Connecticut:
- ALDI
- Amazon
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Go-Puff
- Rite Aid
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Target
- The Fresh Market
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
- ACME
- Big Y
- Food Bazaar
- Geissler’s Supermarket
- Massaro Community Farms
- Northwest Corner Farm
- Oxen Hill Farm
- Price Rite
- Price Chopper Supermarkets
- Radical Roots Farm
- ShopRite
- Stew Leonard’s
Issuance Schedule for Connecticut EBT Snap
Benefits are made available from the 1st to the 3rd of every month, based on the first letter of the client’s last name:
- First Letter of the Last Name is: A-F = benefits available on the 1st
- First Letter of the Last Name is: G-N = benefits available on the 2nd
- First Letter of the Last Name is: O-Z = benefits available on the 3rd
Picture of Snap EBT Card
Wondering what snap card looks like. Below is a sample picture.
This state EBT program is also known by these names:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Connecticut EBT Card
Contact Information
Connecticut Snap Website
The website is http://portal.ct.gov/DSS/SNAP/Supplemental-Nutrition-Assistance-Program---SNAP
Connecticut Snap Phone Number
The phone number is +855-626-6632
Connecticut Local Office Location
Click Here to view office locations.
EBT Website
The website is https://www.connectebt.com/
Connecticut EBT Phone Number
The phone number is +888-328-2666
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Connecticut SNAP benefits lapse over time?
Your SNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) account will carry over any unused benefits into the following month. You will lose access to your SNAP benefits if you don’t use them at all for nine months, though.
How long does it take to receive SNAP approval in Connecticut?
For applications or assistance with an application, contact DSS at 1-855-626-6632. For more information, visit the State of Connecticut’s SNAP program website. You should receive a decision from DSS within 60 days if you provide the information required. If you are homeless or have a very low income, you should hear from the court within seven days.
Is it possible to use my CT SNAP card in another state?
Yes. You can use your SNAP card benefits regardless of where you are in the United States.