SNAP · New York
New York SNAP: Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC), phone numbers and deposit days
In New York, SNAP is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and benefits load on the Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC). 2,667,525 people were on SNAP in New York in July 2026, down 9.3% from July 2025 (2,940,513). 16,015 stores in the state take SNAP.
New York SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC)Balance, lost or stolen card, PINn/d — call 2-1-1
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) help lineApplications, interviews, case questions800-342-3009 (Upstate)
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 New York'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 New York
New York uses 200% of the poverty line for households that pay for dependent care and 150% for households with earnings. Other households face the federal 130% limit.
| 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 New York under its broad-based rule.
Estimate your benefit for New YorkNew York rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. No soda or candy restriction for New York on the USDA list.No restriction listed
- Hot meals at restaurants. New York 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. New York has time limit waivers for some areas in the first quarter of FY2027.Details
- Summer EBT for kids. New York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau and Suffolk Counties | $988 | $419 | $32 |
| New York City | $1,062 | $419 | $32 |
| Rest of New York State | $877 | $388 | $32 |
Where to use EBT in New York
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 82 stores that take SNAP online in New York:
- 3 Guys From Brooklyn
- A & C Supermas Inc. DBA C-Town Fresh Market
- ACME
- ALDI
- Alpine Mobil
- Amazon
- Balady Foods
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Camellia Meats
- City Acres - Fidi
- City Acres - Long Island City
- Costco
- CVS Banners
- Dash's Market
- Dashmart
- DeCicco and Sons
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Duane Reade
- Duncan’s Fish Market
- Evergreen Kosher
- Fairway Market
- Family Dollar
- Ferreira Foodtown
- Food Bazaar
- Foodtown G3 - Allerton Ave.
- Foodtown G3 - Bellerose
- Foodtown G3 - New Rochelle
- Foodtown G3 - Rego Park
- Foodtown-Freshtown
- Gopuff
- Gordon Food Services
- Gourmet Garage
- Grand Union
- Grand Union Cortland
- GreenStar Food Co-op
- Hannaford
- Hawthorne Valley Farm
- J&T Nanda Corp. DBA C-Town Fresh Market
- Janus New York Inc - Billy's Marketplace
- Kinney Drugs
- Lemonade Supermarket
- Liberty West Indian and American Groceries
- Manhattan Fruit Market
- Metro Acres
- Moisha’s Kosher Discount Supermarket, Inc.
- Morton Williams
- My Foodtown
- Oatka Creek Farm
- Pathmark
- Phillies Bridge Farm
- Piggly Wiggly (NY)
- Pioneer Supermarket
- Price Chopper Supermarkets
- Price Rite
- Rego Fresh - Zaher Meat Corp
- Rite Aid
- Rock Steady Farm
- Roxbury Farm CSA
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Save A Lot
- Schneider’s of Kirkwood
- ShopRite
- Skip's on the Ridge
- Sleeping Lion Farm
- Stew Leonard's
- Stop & Shop
- Target
- The Butcher’s Choice Meat Market
- The Fresh Market
- The Meadow Farmstead, LLC
- Thistlemint Farm
- Thrive Market
- Tops Market
- Trade Fair Supermarket
- Turner Farm
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Wegmans
- Weis Markets
- Western Beef
- Whole Foods
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in New York?
Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC). The program is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
What is the SNAP income limit in New York 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. New York uses 200% of the poverty line for households that pay for dependent care and 150% for households with earnings. Other households face the federal 130% limit.
How do I check my EBT balance in New York?
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 New York?
No soda or candy restriction for New York on the USDA list.
Sources: USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated July 22, 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.