SNAP · Georgia
Georgia SNAP: Georgia EBT Card, phone numbers and deposit days
In Georgia, SNAP is called Georgia Food Stamp Program and benefits load on the Georgia EBT Card. 1,325,510 people were on SNAP in Georgia in July 2026, down 10.6% from July 2025 (1,483,061). 9,069 stores in the state take SNAP.
Georgia SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: Georgia EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-421-3281
- Georgia Food Stamp Program help lineApplications, interviews, case questions877-423-4746
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 5th to the 23rd of every month, based on the last two digits of the client’s ID #.
See the full deposit tableIncome limits in Georgia
Georgia 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 Georgia under its broad-based rule.
Estimate your benefit for GeorgiaGeorgia rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. No soda or candy restriction for Georgia on the USDA list.No restriction listed
- Hot meals at restaurants. Georgia does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot buy hot restaurant meals there.No
- Work rules. Georgia 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. Georgia did not take part in Summer EBT in 2026, per the USDA map.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 | $405 | $358 | $47 |
Where to use EBT in Georgia
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 32 stores that take SNAP online in Georgia:
- ALDI
- Amazon
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Costco
- CVS Banners
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Earth Fare
- Family Dollar
- Food City
- Food Lion
- Gopuff
- Harvey's Supermarket
- Kroger
- Little Giant Farmers Market
- Lowes Foods
- Nam Dae Mun Farmers Market
- Piggly Wiggly (HAC)
- Pinewood Springs Farm, LLC
- Publix
- Rag & Frass Farm
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Shoppers Value Foods (Macon)
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Target
- The Fresh Market
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
- Winn-Dixie
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in Georgia?
Georgia EBT Card. The program is called Georgia Food Stamp Program.
What is the SNAP income limit in Georgia 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 Georgia?
Call 888-421-3281, the EBT customer service line, or look at your last receipt.
Can I buy soda with SNAP in Georgia?
No soda or candy restriction for Georgia on the USDA list.
Sources: USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated February 17, 2026); 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.