Arkansas EBT Deposit Dates — October 2027 (Food Stamp Schedule)

In Arkansas, October 2027 SNAP benefits are loaded between October 4, 2027 and October 13, 2027, based on the last digit of your Social Security Number (SSN). Find your exact date below.

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All Arkansas deposit dates in October 2027

From the official USDA issuance schedule for Arkansas.

SSN ends inDeposit date
0 or 1Monday, October 4, 2027
2 or 3Tuesday, October 5, 2027
4Friday, October 8, 2027
5Saturday, October 9, 2027
6Sunday, October 10, 2027
7Monday, October 11, 2027
8Tuesday, October 12, 2027
9Wednesday, October 13, 2027

Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.

Which October date is yours?

What sets your date

Arkansas staggers issuance by the last digit of your Social Security Number (SSN).

Monthly window

Benefits go out over the 4th – 13th of the month.

Weekends & holidays

Deposits load even on weekends and holidays.

Deposit time

Usually loaded between midnight and 6 AM on your scheduled day.

How much is SNAP in October 2027?

$298
Household of 1 — maximum
$994
Household of 4 — maximum
$24
Minimum benefit (1–2 people)

Monthly amounts for the 48 contiguous states and D.C. Source: USDA FY 2026 COLA.

Frequently asked questions

When do food stamps come in Arkansas in October 2027?

Arkansas issues October 2027 SNAP benefits from Monday, October 4, 2027 through Wednesday, October 13, 2027, based on the last digit of your Social Security Number (SSN). Check the table on this page for your exact date.

What time will my EBT deposit hit in October?

EBT deposits are typically loaded in the early morning hours of your scheduled day — often between midnight and 6:00 AM local time — so your balance is usually available before stores open.

What if my October deposit doesn't arrive?

First confirm your scheduled date in the table above — most "missing" deposits are simply scheduled for a later day in the month. If your date has passed and the balance still hasn't loaded by the next day, call the EBT customer service number on the back of your card or contact your Arkansas SNAP office.

How is my Arkansas deposit date determined?

Arkansas staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the last digit of your Social Security Number (SSN). The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.

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