SNAP · Idaho
Idaho SNAP: Idaho Quest Card, phone numbers and deposit days
In Idaho, SNAP is called Food Stamps and benefits load on the Idaho Quest Card. 119,890 people were on SNAP in Idaho in July 2026, down 8.6% from July 2025 (131,191). 1,074 stores in the state take SNAP.
Idaho SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: Idaho Quest CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-432-4328
- Food Stamps help lineApplications, interviews, case questions877-456-1233
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
We could not confirm Idaho's current deposit days against the state's own page, so we do not show a table. Your approval notice and the EBT line have your date.
How to find your deposit dayIncome limits in Idaho
Idaho 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 |
Idaho sets an asset limit of $5,000 under its broad-based rule.
Estimate your benefit for IdahoIdaho rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. It restricts soda and candy. The rule applies since February 15, 2026 (USDA target date).In effect
- Hot meals at restaurants. Idaho does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot buy hot restaurant meals there.No
- Work rules. Idaho 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. Idaho 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 | $390 | $133 | $49 |
Where to use EBT in Idaho
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 26 stores that take SNAP online in Idaho:
- Albertsons
- Amazon
- Broulim’s
- Costco
- CVS Banners
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- ExtraMile by Jacksons
- Family Dollar
- Fred Meyer
- Hoagland Meat
- Jacksons Food Stores
- Manito Super 1 Foods, Inc.
- Rite Aid
- Rosauers Supermarkets
- Safeway
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Smith's Food and Drug
- Super 1 Foods Brookshires
- Target
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
- Yoke's Fresh Market
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in Idaho?
Idaho Quest Card. The program is called Food Stamps.
What is the SNAP income limit in Idaho 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 Idaho?
Call 888-432-4328, the EBT customer service line, or look at your last receipt.
Can I buy soda with SNAP in Idaho?
It restricts soda and candy. The rule applies since February 15, 2026 (USDA target date).
Sources: USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated April 29, 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.