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Massachusetts SNAP: Massachusetts EBT Card, phone numbers and deposit days
In Massachusetts, SNAP is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and benefits load on the Massachusetts EBT Card. 893,889 people were on SNAP in Massachusetts in July 2026, down 17.1% from July 2025 (1,077,698). 5,215 stores in the state take SNAP.
Massachusetts SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: Massachusetts EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN800-997-2555
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) help lineApplications, interviews, case questions877-382-2363
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 Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts
Massachusetts uses a gross income limit of 200% of the poverty line for most households, under a state option called broad-based categorical eligibility. Households under that limit do not face the federal net income or asset tests.
| People | Gross limit (200%) | Net limit (poverty line) | Maximum SNAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,660 | $1,330 | $306 |
| 2 | $3,608 | $1,804 | $562 |
| 3 | $4,554 | $2,277 | $808 |
| 4 | $5,500 | $2,750 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $6,448 | $3,224 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $7,394 | $3,697 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $8,340 | $4,170 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $9,288 | $4,644 | $1,841 |
No asset limit for most households in Massachusetts under its broad-based rule.
Estimate your benefit for MassachusettsMassachusetts rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. No soda or candy restriction for Massachusetts on the USDA list.No restriction listed
- Hot meals at restaurants. Massachusetts runs the Restaurant Meals Program: households where everyone is 60 or older, has a disability or is homeless can use SNAP at participating restaurants. See the restaurants.Yes, for some
- Work rules. Massachusetts 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. Massachusetts 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 | $914 | $556 | $64 |
Where to use EBT in Massachusetts
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 37 stores that take SNAP online in Massachusetts:
- 2 Cents Homegrown
- ALDI
- Amazon
- Ancient Ponies Farm, LLC.
- Atkin’s Fruit Bowl
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Brothers Marketplace
- Chaves Market
- Costco
- CVS Banners
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Full Well Farm
- Geissler’s Supermarket
- Gopuff
- Hannaford
- Hilltown Mobile Market
- McKinnon’s Supermarkets
- Oakdale Farms
- Price Chopper Supermarkets
- Price Rite
- Ring Bros. Marketplace
- Rite Aid
- Roche Bros
- Shaws
- Star Market
- Stop & Shop
- Target
- Taste Health
- The Fresh Market
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Wegmans
- Whole Foods
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts EBT Card. The program is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
What is the SNAP income limit in Massachusetts for 4 people?
$5,500 a month gross (200% of the poverty line) and $2,750 net, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
How do I check my EBT balance in Massachusetts?
Call 800-997-2555, the EBT customer service line, or look at your last receipt.
Can I buy soda with SNAP in Massachusetts?
No soda or candy restriction for Massachusetts 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.