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

In Pennsylvania, October 2027 SNAP benefits are loaded between October 1, 2027 and October 15, 2027, based on the last digit of your case record number, over the first 10 business days of the month. Find your exact date below.

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All Pennsylvania deposit dates in October 2027

From the official USDA issuance schedule for Pennsylvania.

Case number ends inDeposit date
1Friday, October 1, 2027business day
2Monday, October 4, 2027business day
3Tuesday, October 5, 2027business day
4Wednesday, October 6, 2027business day
5Thursday, October 7, 2027business day
6Friday, October 8, 2027business day
7Tuesday, October 12, 2027business day
8Wednesday, October 13, 2027business day
9Thursday, October 14, 2027business day
0Friday, October 15, 2027business day

Note: Dates shown follow the 10-cycle counties (e.g. Philadelphia, Allegheny). Many smaller counties issue all benefits on one or two fixed business days instead — check your county schedule at dhs.pa.gov.

Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.

Which October date is yours?

What sets your date

Pennsylvania staggers issuance by the last digit of your case record number, over the first 10 business days of the month.

Monthly window

Benefits go out over the first 10 business days of the month.

Weekends & holidays

Deposits skip weekends and holidays in this state.

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 Pennsylvania in October 2027?

Pennsylvania issues October 2027 SNAP benefits from Friday, October 1, 2027 through Friday, October 15, 2027, based on the last digit of your case record number, over the first 10 business days of the month. 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 Pennsylvania SNAP office.

How is my Pennsylvania deposit date determined?

Pennsylvania staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the last digit of your case record number, over the first 10 business days of the month. The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.

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