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Nebraska SNAP: Nebraska EBT Card, phone numbers and deposit days
In Nebraska, SNAP is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and benefits load on the Nebraska EBT Card. 116,703 people were on SNAP in Nebraska in July 2026, down 21.9% from July 2025 (149,429). 1,401 stores in the state take SNAP.
Nebraska SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: Nebraska EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PINn/d — call 2-1-1
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) help lineApplications, interviews, case questions800-383-4278
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 Nebraska'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 Nebraska
Nebraska uses a gross income limit of 165% 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 (165%) | Net limit (poverty line) | Maximum SNAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,195 | $1,330 | $306 |
| 2 | $2,976 | $1,804 | $562 |
| 3 | $3,757 | $2,277 | $808 |
| 4 | $4,538 | $2,750 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $5,319 | $3,224 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $6,100 | $3,697 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $6,881 | $4,170 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $7,662 | $4,644 | $1,841 |
Nebraska sets an asset limit of $25,000 under its broad-based rule. Nebraska: $25,000 limit for liquid assets.
Estimate your benefit for NebraskaNebraska rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. It restricts soda, soft drinks, and energy drinks. Effective March 1, 2027, restricts purchase of soda, soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy. The rule applies starting December 1, 2026 (USDA target date).Starts Dec 1, 2026
- Hot meals at restaurants. Nebraska does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot buy hot restaurant meals there.No
- Work rules. Nebraska 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. Nebraska 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 | $615 | $321 | $54 |
Where to use EBT in Nebraska
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 20 stores that take SNAP online in Nebraska:
- ALDI
- Amazon
- Baker’s Plus
- Costco
- CVS Banners
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Gopuff
- HyVee
- Safeway
- Salt Creek Farm Cooperative
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Setting D Ranch
- Target
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in Nebraska?
Nebraska EBT Card. The program is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
What is the SNAP income limit in Nebraska for 4 people?
$4,538 a month gross (165% of the poverty line) and $2,750 net, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
How do I check my EBT balance in Nebraska?
Call the number on the back of your card or look at your last receipt. We could not confirm the state EBT number with two sources (n/d).
Can I buy soda with SNAP in Nebraska?
It restricts soda, soft drinks, and energy drinks. Effective March 1, 2027, restricts purchase of soda, soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy. The rule applies starting December 1, 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.