North Carolina EBT Deposit Dates — August 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In North Carolina, August 2026 SNAP benefits are loaded between August 3, 2026 and August 21, 2026, based on the last digit of the primary cardholder's SSN. Find your exact date below.
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All North Carolina deposit dates in August 2026
From the official USDA issuance schedule for North Carolina.
| SSN ends in | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| 1 | Monday, August 3, 2026 |
| 2 | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 |
| 3 | Friday, August 7, 2026 |
| 4 | Sunday, August 9, 2026 |
| 5 | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 |
| 6 | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
| 7 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 |
| 8 | Monday, August 17, 2026 |
| 9 | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |
| 0 | Friday, August 21, 2026 |
Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.
Which August date is yours?
What sets your date
North Carolina staggers issuance by the last digit of the primary cardholder's SSN.
Monthly window
Benefits go out over the 3rd – 21st 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 August 2026?
Monthly amounts for the 48 contiguous states and D.C. Source: USDA FY 2026 COLA.
Frequently asked questions
When do food stamps come in North Carolina in August 2026?
North Carolina issues August 2026 SNAP benefits from Monday, August 3, 2026 through Friday, August 21, 2026, based on the last digit of the primary cardholder's SSN. Check the table on this page for your exact date.
What time will my EBT deposit hit in August?
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 August 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 North Carolina SNAP office.
How is my North Carolina deposit date determined?
North Carolina staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the last digit of the primary cardholder's SSN. The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.
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