Kentucky Snap EBT
Welcome to SNAP EBT information page for the state of Kentucky.
Kentucky SNAP provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families in Kentucky in order for them to purchase food for healthy meals at participating retailers.
Most recipients, aged 18 to 59, who are not disabled or caring for a child under the age of six, must register for, look for, and accept work, unless they are exempt.
List of Online Retailers
Below is a list of SNAP EBT retailers for the state of Kentucky:
- ALDI
- Amazon
- Costco
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Food City
- Food Lion
- Go-Puff
- Kroger
- Meijer
- Ruler Foods
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Target
- The Fresh Market
- Thrive Market
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
Issuance Schedule for Kentucky EBT Snap
Benefits are made available over the first 19 calendar days of every month, based on the last digit of the client’s case number:
- Case number ends in 0 = benefits available on the 1st of the month
- Case number ends in 1 = benefits available on the 3rd of the month
- Case number ends in 2 = benefits available on the 5th of the month
- Case number ends in 3 = benefits available on the 7th of the month
- Case number ends in 4 = benefits available on the 9th of the month
- Case number ends in 5 = benefits available on the 11th of the month
- Case number ends in 6 = benefits available on the 13th of the month
- Case number ends in 7 = benefits available on the 15th of the month
- Case number ends in 8 = benefits available on the 17th of the month
- Case number ends in 9 = benefits available on the 19th of the month
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)
Kentucky EBT Card
Contact Information
Kentucky Snap Website
The website is https://benefind.ky.gov/General/SnapOverview
Kentucky Snap Phone Number
The phone number is +855-306-8959
Kentucky Local Office Location
Click Here to view office locations.
EBT Website
The website is https://www.ebtedge.com/
Kentucky EBT Phone Number
The phone number is +888-979-9949
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I apply for emergency food stamps in Kentucky?
You may be eligible for emergency SNAP payments if you meet the following criteria:
- Your monthly rent/mortgage and utility expenses are greater than your gross monthly income.
- Your gross monthly income is less than $150, and your resources, such as cash or bank accounts, are less than $100.
How much is SNAP in Kentucky?
The average monthly SNAP benefit for an elderly person living alone is $104/month. You will receive a specific debit card from the program with money on it to assist you in purchasing meals. Every month, the program tops up your card with money.
What documents are required to apply for SNAP in Kentucky?
You must bring the following items to your interview: identification (driver’s license, social security card, alien documentation, etc.); proof of who lives in your home (lease, written statement, etc.); proof that you reside in Kentucky; and proof of child care expenses or child support paid, etc.