SNAP · Kansas
Kansas SNAP: Kansas Benefits Card, phone numbers and deposit days
In Kansas, SNAP is called Food Assistance Program and benefits load on the Kansas Benefits Card. 154,781 people were on SNAP in Kansas in July 2026, down 17.4% from July 2025 (187,384). 2,043 stores in the state take SNAP.
Kansas SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: Kansas Benefits CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN800-997-6666
- Food Assistance Program help lineApplications, interviews, case questions888-369-4777
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 Kansas'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 Kansas
Kansas uses the federal gross income limit: 130% of the poverty line. Households with a member 60 or older or with a disability skip the gross test and only face the net test.
| 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 |
Federal asset limit: $3,000, or $4,750 if a member is 60 or older or has a disability.
Estimate your benefit for KansasKansas rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. It restricts candy and soft drinks. The rule applies starting February 15, 2027 (USDA target date).Starts Feb 15, 2027
- Hot meals at restaurants. Kansas does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot buy hot restaurant meals there.No
- Work rules. Kansas 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. Kansas 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 | $469 | $345 | $44 |
Where to use EBT in Kansas
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 23 stores that take SNAP online in Kansas:
- ALDI
- Amazon
- Costco
- Country Mart
- CVS Banners
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dillon’s
- Dollar General
- El Rancho
- Family Dollar
- Harps Food Stores
- HyVee
- King Cash Saver
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Target
- The Merc Co+Op
- The Merc Co-op
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in Kansas?
Kansas Benefits Card. The program is called Food Assistance Program.
What is the SNAP income limit in Kansas 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 Kansas?
Call 800-997-6666, the EBT customer service line, or look at your last receipt.
Can I buy soda with SNAP in Kansas?
It restricts candy and soft drinks. The rule applies starting February 15, 2027 (USDA target date).
Sources: USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated December 02, 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.