SNAP · Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania SNAP: Pennsylvania Access Card, phone numbers and deposit days
In Pennsylvania, SNAP is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and benefits load on the Pennsylvania Access Card. 1,706,436 people were on SNAP in Pennsylvania in July 2026, down 11.9% from July 2025 (1,937,908). 9,487 stores in the state take SNAP.
Pennsylvania SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: Pennsylvania Access CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-328-7366 (888)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) help lineApplications, interviews, case questions800-692-7462
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 Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania under its broad-based rule.
Estimate your benefit for PennsylvaniaPennsylvania rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. No soda or candy restriction for Pennsylvania on the USDA list.No restriction listed
- Hot meals at restaurants. Pennsylvania does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot buy hot restaurant meals there.No
- Work rules. Pennsylvania 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. Pennsylvania 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 | $857 | $488 | $107 |
Where to use EBT in Pennsylvania
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 43 stores that take SNAP online in Pennsylvania:
- ACME
- ALDI
- Amazon
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Costco
- Cottman Food Market
- CVS Banners
- Dashmart
- Dave's Super Duper
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- East End Food Coop
- Family Dollar
- Giant Company, LLC
- Giant Eagle
- Gopuff
- Gordon Food Services
- Grove City County Market
- Karn's Fancy Foods
- Lake Region IGA
- Martin's
- Mignosi's Super Foodtown
- Price Chopper Supermarkets
- Price Rite
- Redner’s Markets
- Rite Aid
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Save A Lot
- Sheetz, Inc.
- ShopRite
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Stauffers of Kissel Hill
- Target
- The Fresh Market
- TheFreshGrocer
- Thrive Market
- Tops Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- WaWa
- Wegmans
- Weis Markets
- Whole Foods
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania Access Card. The program is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
What is the SNAP income limit in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Call 888-328-7366, the EBT customer service line, or look at your last receipt.
Can I buy soda with SNAP in Pennsylvania?
No soda or candy restriction for Pennsylvania 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.