North Carolina EBT Deposit Dates — May 2027 (Food Stamp Schedule)

In North Carolina, May 2027 SNAP benefits are loaded between May 3, 2027 and May 21, 2027, 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 May 2027

From the official USDA issuance schedule for North Carolina.

SSN ends inDeposit date
1Monday, May 3, 2027
2Wednesday, May 5, 2027
3Friday, May 7, 2027
4Sunday, May 9, 2027
5Tuesday, May 11, 2027
6Thursday, May 13, 2027
7Saturday, May 15, 2027
8Monday, May 17, 2027
9Wednesday, May 19, 2027
0Friday, May 21, 2027

Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.

Which May 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 May 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 North Carolina in May 2027?

North Carolina issues May 2027 SNAP benefits from Monday, May 3, 2027 through Friday, May 21, 2027, 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 May?

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 May 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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