Virginia Snap EBT
Welcome to SNAP EBT information page for the state of Virginia.
Virginia SNAP offers financial assistance to low-income individuals and families in Virginia to purchase the food they require for a nutritionally appropriate diet.
In place of paper food stamp coupons, eligible SNAP users are given a “Virginia EBT Card” to buy food at supermarkets and grocery stores.
List of Online Retailers
Below is a list of SNAP EBT retailers for the state of Virginia:
- ALDI
- Amazon
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Costco
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Earth Fare
- Family Dollar
- Food City
- Food Lion
- Giant of Maryland
- Go-Puff
- Martin’s Super Market
- Publix
- Rite Aid
- Safeway
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Sheetz, Inc.
- Shoppers Food Warehouse
- Speedway
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Target
- The Fresh Market
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- WaWa
- Wegmans
- Weis Markets
- Whole Foods
Issuance Schedule for Virginia EBT Snap
Benefits are made available from the 1st to the 7th of every month, based on the last digits of the client’s case number:
- FS case number ends in: 0-3 = benefits available on the 1st of the month
- FS case number ends in: 4-5 = benefits available on the 4th of the month
- FS case number ends in: 6-9 = benefits available on the 7th 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)
Virginia EBT Card
Contact Information
Virginia Snap Website
The website is http://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/snap.cgi
Virginia Snap Phone Number
The phone number is +800-552-3431
Virginia Local Office Location
Click Here to view office locations.
EBT Website
The website is https://www.connectebt.com/
Virginia EBT Phone Number
The phone number is +866-281-2448; 800-828-1120 (TTY)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get approved for SNAP in Virginia?
The SNAP office must determine a person’s eligibility within 30 days or 7 days if accelerated. Normally, the 30-day period (or 7-day period if expedited) starts when the application is received at the office.
How much are Virginia SNAP benefits?
The SNAP program provides assistance to one in twelve residents of Virginia. Over 35% of SNAP recipients live in households with at least one senior or someone with a handicap. The typical SNAP payout in Virginia is $232 per household each month.
How are SNAP benefits calculated in Virginia?
The household size, income, and allowable deductions are some of the variables used to determine how much SNAP benefits will be.
For instance, a family of three in Virginia with no income may be eligible for SNAP payments totaling up to $740 monthly.