SNAP · Alabama
Alabama SNAP: Alabama EBT Card, phone numbers and deposit days
In Alabama, SNAP is called Food Assistance Program and benefits load on the Alabama EBT Card. 645,376 people were on SNAP in Alabama in July 2026, down 11.7% from July 2025 (730,758). 4,763 stores in the state take SNAP.
Alabama SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: Alabama EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN800-997-8888
- Food Assistance Program help lineApplications, interviews, case questionsn/d — call 2-1-1
We publish a phone number only when two independent sources agree: the USDA state directory and the state agency's own website. "n/d" means we could not confirm it, so call 2-1-1 or use the number on the back of your card.
When benefits arrive
Benefits are made available from the 4th to the 23rd of every month, based on the last two digits of the client’s case number..
See the full deposit tableIncome limits in Alabama
Alabama uses a gross income limit of 130% of the poverty line for most households, under a state option called broad-based categorical eligibility. The limit is the same as the federal one.
| People | Gross limit (130%) | Net limit (poverty line) | Maximum SNAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,729 | $1,330 | $306 |
| 2 | $2,345 | $1,804 | $562 |
| 3 | $2,960 | $2,277 | $808 |
| 4 | $3,575 | $2,750 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $4,191 | $3,224 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $4,806 | $3,697 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $5,421 | $4,170 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $6,037 | $4,644 | $1,841 |
No asset limit for most households in Alabama under its broad-based rule.
Estimate your benefit for AlabamaAlabama rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. No soda or candy restriction for Alabama on the USDA list.No restriction listed
- Hot meals at restaurants. Alabama does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot buy hot restaurant meals there.No
- Work rules. Alabama has no time limit waiver areas in the first quarter of FY2027, so the 3-month limit applies statewide to adults it covers.Details
- Summer EBT for kids. Alabama took part in Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) in 2026.Details
Utility allowances
Instead of adding up each bill, SNAP counts a set utility amount. A higher amount can raise the benefit.
| Area | Heating or cooling | Basic or limited | Phone only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | $637 | $466 | $53 |
Where to use EBT in Alabama
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 34 stores that take SNAP online in Alabama:
- ALDI
- Amazon
- Boozer Farm
- Costco
- CVS Banners
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Food City
- Fountain Heights Farms
- Fresh Value
- Gopuff
- Gordon Food Services
- Greer’s Cash Saver
- HIlls Foodland
- Hometown Market of Limestone County
- Kroger
- Marino’s Market
- Meat Depot
- Piggly Wiggly (Deatsville)
- Publix
- Rouse's Markets
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Target
- The Fresh Market
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- WaWa
- Whole Foods
- Winn-Dixie
- Wright’s Markets, Inc.
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in Alabama?
Alabama EBT Card. The program is called Food Assistance Program.
What is the SNAP income limit in Alabama for 4 people?
$3,575 a month gross (130% of the poverty line) and $2,750 net, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
How do I check my EBT balance in Alabama?
Call 800-997-8888, the EBT customer service line, or look at your last receipt.
Can I buy soda with SNAP in Alabama?
No soda or candy restriction for Alabama on the USDA list.
Sources: USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated November 14, 2025); USDA, SNAP Fiscal Year 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments memo (signed August 21, 2026; in effect October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027); USDA, Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility chart (June 2026); USDA, Standard Utility Allowances by state, FY2026 table; USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA SNAP Data Tables, persons participating (data as of October 9, 2026); USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA, ABAWD time limit waiver status, FY2027 first quarter (in effect October 1, 2026); USDA, Summer EBT participating areas (page updated August 14, 2026).
Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.