Wisconsin EBT Deposit Schedule for 2025
Find Wisconsin's 2025 EBT deposit schedule and learn what to do if your payment is late or you run out of funds.
Oct 1, 2025
Steve Austin
Wisconsin EBT Deposit Schedule for 2025
Find Wisconsin's 2025 EBT deposit schedule and learn what to do if your payment is late or you run out of funds.
Oct 1, 2025
Steve Austin
Wisconsin EBT Deposit Schedule for 2025
Find Wisconsin's 2025 EBT deposit schedule and learn what to do if your payment is late or you run out of funds.
Oct 1, 2025
Steve Austin
Wisconsin EBT Deposit Schedule for 2025
Find Wisconsin's 2025 EBT deposit schedule and learn what to do if your payment is late or you run out of funds.
Oct 1, 2025
Steve Austin
Wisconsin EBT Deposit Schedule for 2025
Find Wisconsin's 2025 EBT deposit schedule and learn what to do if your payment is late or you run out of funds.
Oct 1, 2025
Steve Austin
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Knowing when your FoodShare benefits will arrive is important for planning your grocery trips. For families in Wisconsin, having a clear EBT deposit schedule helps you budget and manage your household expenses without any guesswork.
In this guide, you'll find your Wisconsin EBT deposit date and learn what to do if your benefits don't show up on time.
Monthly EBT Deposit Schedule in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, FoodShare benefits are deposited onto your QUEST card between the 2nd and 15th of each month. Your specific deposit date is determined by the eighth digit of your Social Security number.
The state's benefit issuance explanation breaks down the schedule as follows:
SSN digit 0: 2nd of the month
SSN digit 1: 3rd of the month
SSN digit 2: 5th of the month
SSN digit 3: 6th of the month
SSN digit 4: 8th of the month
SSN digit 5: 9th of the month
SSN digit 6: 11th of the month
SSN digit 7: 12th of the month
SSN digit 8: 14th of the month
SSN digit 9: 15th of the month
Cash assistance programs like Wisconsin Works (W-2) follow a different schedule. These payments are usually available on or after the first business day of the month. To see your exact date, check your ACCESS Wisconsin account or call EBT Customer Service at 1-877-415-5164.
How to Check Your EBT Deposit Status in Wisconsin
You can confirm your deposit through several methods. For a complete list of options, review our guide on how to check your EBT balance in Wisconsin. Below are three of the most convenient ways to view your balance.
Download the Benny app and create an account. Link your Wisconsin QUEST card to see your real-time FoodShare and cash balances. The app also provides cashback on eligible purchases at many stores.
Call the 24/7 QUEST Card Service line at 1-877-415-5164. After you select your language, provide your card number and PIN. The automated system states your current FoodShare and cash benefit balances.
Visit the ebtEDGE cardholder portal and log in with your card number. After you provide your PIN, your account summary appears. This page shows your current FoodShare and cash benefit balances.
Check Your SNAP & EBT Cash Balance In Real Time
Download the app
Why Your EBT Deposit Might Be Late and What to Do
A late EBT deposit can be caused by several issues, ranging from statewide system problems to specific details about your case.
System or Technical Issues
State-level system outages or scheduled maintenance can stall the file transfers that load benefits. High volume at state call centers or on their computer systems can also postpone the batch processes that create deposits, causing them to arrive later than expected.
Administrative or Eligibility Snags
Your benefits may be delayed if your Six-Month Report or renewal packet is late, incomplete, or unsigned. Missing documents to prove income or residency, a missed recertification interview, or recent changes you reported that have not yet been processed can also hold up your deposit.
Case Changes, Sanctions, or Benefit Adjustments
A recent change in your earnings or household size can trigger a benefit recalculation, which may pause your deposit. For those receiving W-2 cash, payments can be reduced or withheld if work-activity hours are missed, and will not be loaded until any penalties are cleared.
Benefits can also be held back to recover a prior overpayment.
Fraud-Related or Security Holds
If the state’s fraud-detection system flags unusual activity on your account, it can be temporarily frozen during an investigation. Requesting a replacement for a lost or stolen QUEST card may also pause deposits until you activate the new card.
Do EBT Benefits Expire or Roll Over?
In Wisconsin, unused FoodShare and cash benefits carry over each month. Your balance remains available as long as you use your card periodically, allowing you to save funds for larger purchases.
To keep your account active, you must use your card at least once every 274 days. Any transaction, including a simple balance inquiry, resets this clock. You can check your balance with an app like Benny.
If the card is inactive for 274 days, benefits older than that are permanently removed. However, any deposits less than 274 days old will remain. Using your card will protect these newer funds from being expunged.
Once benefits are removed from an account, they cannot be restored. Subsequent card use will only apply to the balance that survived the purge and will not bring back the expunged amount.
Check Your EBT Balance & Get Cashback On SNAP
Download the app
What to Do if Your EBT Balance Runs Out Early
Seeing your EBT balance dwindle before the end of the month can be stressful. It’s a challenging situation, but you are not without support. Several options are available to help bridge the gap until your next benefit deposit.
Apply for Emergency or Replacement Benefits
You can apply for emergency FoodShare benefits right away. Log into your ACCESS account or call your county’s Income Maintenance consortium to file a new application. Be sure to mark that you need expedited service.
To qualify faster, you may need to show that your household has under $150 in gross monthly income and less than $100 in cash or savings. You can also qualify if your rent/mortgage and utilities are higher than your income.
If you lost food due to a power outage, fire, or flood, you can submit a Food Benefits Replacement Request in ACCESS. This must be done within 10 days of the loss. Replacements are typically issued within a week of approval.
Once your request is approved, check your QUEST card balance daily. The emergency deposit will be loaded onto your normal card.
Ask for a Mid-Certification Review
If your circumstances have changed, you can ask for a review to potentially raise your monthly allotment. Use the “Report My Changes” feature in ACCESS or contact your Income Maintenance agency. Changes that may increase your benefit include losing a job, higher rent, or adding a household member.
Other qualifying changes include starting to pay child support or receiving Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance. Upload proof like a new lease or pay stub showing different hours. The adjustment will appear on your next benefit date or as a supplemental deposit.
Stretch the Gap With Statewide Resources
You can also find support through statewide resources that many shoppers overlook.
Use the TEFAP network by dialing 211 or searching the 211 Wisconsin site. You can find food pantries that distribute USDA groceries without impacting your FoodShare balance.
Check the “Get Help” map at Feeding Wisconsin to find mobile pantries or produce drops. Many sites let volunteers take home surplus boxes, giving you fresh food while you wait for your benefits.
Track Your EBT Balance and Earn Cashback with Benny
Benny helps you track your EBT balance in real time and get cash back on eligible purchases at stores like Target, Walmart, Kroger, and others. To start, link your EBT card to the app. After you make a purchase, scan your receipt with Benny to receive cash back for qualified items directly on your card.
Download Benny to take control of your expenses and get more out of your EBT benefits.
SHARE
Knowing when your FoodShare benefits will arrive is important for planning your grocery trips. For families in Wisconsin, having a clear EBT deposit schedule helps you budget and manage your household expenses without any guesswork.
In this guide, you'll find your Wisconsin EBT deposit date and learn what to do if your benefits don't show up on time.
Monthly EBT Deposit Schedule in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, FoodShare benefits are deposited onto your QUEST card between the 2nd and 15th of each month. Your specific deposit date is determined by the eighth digit of your Social Security number.
The state's benefit issuance explanation breaks down the schedule as follows:
SSN digit 0: 2nd of the month
SSN digit 1: 3rd of the month
SSN digit 2: 5th of the month
SSN digit 3: 6th of the month
SSN digit 4: 8th of the month
SSN digit 5: 9th of the month
SSN digit 6: 11th of the month
SSN digit 7: 12th of the month
SSN digit 8: 14th of the month
SSN digit 9: 15th of the month
Cash assistance programs like Wisconsin Works (W-2) follow a different schedule. These payments are usually available on or after the first business day of the month. To see your exact date, check your ACCESS Wisconsin account or call EBT Customer Service at 1-877-415-5164.
How to Check Your EBT Deposit Status in Wisconsin
You can confirm your deposit through several methods. For a complete list of options, review our guide on how to check your EBT balance in Wisconsin. Below are three of the most convenient ways to view your balance.
Download the Benny app and create an account. Link your Wisconsin QUEST card to see your real-time FoodShare and cash balances. The app also provides cashback on eligible purchases at many stores.
Call the 24/7 QUEST Card Service line at 1-877-415-5164. After you select your language, provide your card number and PIN. The automated system states your current FoodShare and cash benefit balances.
Visit the ebtEDGE cardholder portal and log in with your card number. After you provide your PIN, your account summary appears. This page shows your current FoodShare and cash benefit balances.
Check Your SNAP & EBT Cash Balance In Real Time
Download the app
Why Your EBT Deposit Might Be Late and What to Do
A late EBT deposit can be caused by several issues, ranging from statewide system problems to specific details about your case.
System or Technical Issues
State-level system outages or scheduled maintenance can stall the file transfers that load benefits. High volume at state call centers or on their computer systems can also postpone the batch processes that create deposits, causing them to arrive later than expected.
Administrative or Eligibility Snags
Your benefits may be delayed if your Six-Month Report or renewal packet is late, incomplete, or unsigned. Missing documents to prove income or residency, a missed recertification interview, or recent changes you reported that have not yet been processed can also hold up your deposit.
Case Changes, Sanctions, or Benefit Adjustments
A recent change in your earnings or household size can trigger a benefit recalculation, which may pause your deposit. For those receiving W-2 cash, payments can be reduced or withheld if work-activity hours are missed, and will not be loaded until any penalties are cleared.
Benefits can also be held back to recover a prior overpayment.
Fraud-Related or Security Holds
If the state’s fraud-detection system flags unusual activity on your account, it can be temporarily frozen during an investigation. Requesting a replacement for a lost or stolen QUEST card may also pause deposits until you activate the new card.
Do EBT Benefits Expire or Roll Over?
In Wisconsin, unused FoodShare and cash benefits carry over each month. Your balance remains available as long as you use your card periodically, allowing you to save funds for larger purchases.
To keep your account active, you must use your card at least once every 274 days. Any transaction, including a simple balance inquiry, resets this clock. You can check your balance with an app like Benny.
If the card is inactive for 274 days, benefits older than that are permanently removed. However, any deposits less than 274 days old will remain. Using your card will protect these newer funds from being expunged.
Once benefits are removed from an account, they cannot be restored. Subsequent card use will only apply to the balance that survived the purge and will not bring back the expunged amount.
Check Your EBT Balance & Get Cashback On SNAP
Download the app
What to Do if Your EBT Balance Runs Out Early
Seeing your EBT balance dwindle before the end of the month can be stressful. It’s a challenging situation, but you are not without support. Several options are available to help bridge the gap until your next benefit deposit.
Apply for Emergency or Replacement Benefits
You can apply for emergency FoodShare benefits right away. Log into your ACCESS account or call your county’s Income Maintenance consortium to file a new application. Be sure to mark that you need expedited service.
To qualify faster, you may need to show that your household has under $150 in gross monthly income and less than $100 in cash or savings. You can also qualify if your rent/mortgage and utilities are higher than your income.
If you lost food due to a power outage, fire, or flood, you can submit a Food Benefits Replacement Request in ACCESS. This must be done within 10 days of the loss. Replacements are typically issued within a week of approval.
Once your request is approved, check your QUEST card balance daily. The emergency deposit will be loaded onto your normal card.
Ask for a Mid-Certification Review
If your circumstances have changed, you can ask for a review to potentially raise your monthly allotment. Use the “Report My Changes” feature in ACCESS or contact your Income Maintenance agency. Changes that may increase your benefit include losing a job, higher rent, or adding a household member.
Other qualifying changes include starting to pay child support or receiving Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance. Upload proof like a new lease or pay stub showing different hours. The adjustment will appear on your next benefit date or as a supplemental deposit.
Stretch the Gap With Statewide Resources
You can also find support through statewide resources that many shoppers overlook.
Use the TEFAP network by dialing 211 or searching the 211 Wisconsin site. You can find food pantries that distribute USDA groceries without impacting your FoodShare balance.
Check the “Get Help” map at Feeding Wisconsin to find mobile pantries or produce drops. Many sites let volunteers take home surplus boxes, giving you fresh food while you wait for your benefits.
Track Your EBT Balance and Earn Cashback with Benny
Benny helps you track your EBT balance in real time and get cash back on eligible purchases at stores like Target, Walmart, Kroger, and others. To start, link your EBT card to the app. After you make a purchase, scan your receipt with Benny to receive cash back for qualified items directly on your card.
Download Benny to take control of your expenses and get more out of your EBT benefits.
SHARE
Knowing when your FoodShare benefits will arrive is important for planning your grocery trips. For families in Wisconsin, having a clear EBT deposit schedule helps you budget and manage your household expenses without any guesswork.
In this guide, you'll find your Wisconsin EBT deposit date and learn what to do if your benefits don't show up on time.
Monthly EBT Deposit Schedule in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, FoodShare benefits are deposited onto your QUEST card between the 2nd and 15th of each month. Your specific deposit date is determined by the eighth digit of your Social Security number.
The state's benefit issuance explanation breaks down the schedule as follows:
SSN digit 0: 2nd of the month
SSN digit 1: 3rd of the month
SSN digit 2: 5th of the month
SSN digit 3: 6th of the month
SSN digit 4: 8th of the month
SSN digit 5: 9th of the month
SSN digit 6: 11th of the month
SSN digit 7: 12th of the month
SSN digit 8: 14th of the month
SSN digit 9: 15th of the month
Cash assistance programs like Wisconsin Works (W-2) follow a different schedule. These payments are usually available on or after the first business day of the month. To see your exact date, check your ACCESS Wisconsin account or call EBT Customer Service at 1-877-415-5164.
How to Check Your EBT Deposit Status in Wisconsin
You can confirm your deposit through several methods. For a complete list of options, review our guide on how to check your EBT balance in Wisconsin. Below are three of the most convenient ways to view your balance.
Download the Benny app and create an account. Link your Wisconsin QUEST card to see your real-time FoodShare and cash balances. The app also provides cashback on eligible purchases at many stores.
Call the 24/7 QUEST Card Service line at 1-877-415-5164. After you select your language, provide your card number and PIN. The automated system states your current FoodShare and cash benefit balances.
Visit the ebtEDGE cardholder portal and log in with your card number. After you provide your PIN, your account summary appears. This page shows your current FoodShare and cash benefit balances.
Check Your SNAP & EBT Cash Balance In Real Time
Download the app
Why Your EBT Deposit Might Be Late and What to Do
A late EBT deposit can be caused by several issues, ranging from statewide system problems to specific details about your case.
System or Technical Issues
State-level system outages or scheduled maintenance can stall the file transfers that load benefits. High volume at state call centers or on their computer systems can also postpone the batch processes that create deposits, causing them to arrive later than expected.
Administrative or Eligibility Snags
Your benefits may be delayed if your Six-Month Report or renewal packet is late, incomplete, or unsigned. Missing documents to prove income or residency, a missed recertification interview, or recent changes you reported that have not yet been processed can also hold up your deposit.
Case Changes, Sanctions, or Benefit Adjustments
A recent change in your earnings or household size can trigger a benefit recalculation, which may pause your deposit. For those receiving W-2 cash, payments can be reduced or withheld if work-activity hours are missed, and will not be loaded until any penalties are cleared.
Benefits can also be held back to recover a prior overpayment.
Fraud-Related or Security Holds
If the state’s fraud-detection system flags unusual activity on your account, it can be temporarily frozen during an investigation. Requesting a replacement for a lost or stolen QUEST card may also pause deposits until you activate the new card.
Do EBT Benefits Expire or Roll Over?
In Wisconsin, unused FoodShare and cash benefits carry over each month. Your balance remains available as long as you use your card periodically, allowing you to save funds for larger purchases.
To keep your account active, you must use your card at least once every 274 days. Any transaction, including a simple balance inquiry, resets this clock. You can check your balance with an app like Benny.
If the card is inactive for 274 days, benefits older than that are permanently removed. However, any deposits less than 274 days old will remain. Using your card will protect these newer funds from being expunged.
Once benefits are removed from an account, they cannot be restored. Subsequent card use will only apply to the balance that survived the purge and will not bring back the expunged amount.
Check Your EBT Balance & Get Cashback On SNAP
Download the app
What to Do if Your EBT Balance Runs Out Early
Seeing your EBT balance dwindle before the end of the month can be stressful. It’s a challenging situation, but you are not without support. Several options are available to help bridge the gap until your next benefit deposit.
Apply for Emergency or Replacement Benefits
You can apply for emergency FoodShare benefits right away. Log into your ACCESS account or call your county’s Income Maintenance consortium to file a new application. Be sure to mark that you need expedited service.
To qualify faster, you may need to show that your household has under $150 in gross monthly income and less than $100 in cash or savings. You can also qualify if your rent/mortgage and utilities are higher than your income.
If you lost food due to a power outage, fire, or flood, you can submit a Food Benefits Replacement Request in ACCESS. This must be done within 10 days of the loss. Replacements are typically issued within a week of approval.
Once your request is approved, check your QUEST card balance daily. The emergency deposit will be loaded onto your normal card.
Ask for a Mid-Certification Review
If your circumstances have changed, you can ask for a review to potentially raise your monthly allotment. Use the “Report My Changes” feature in ACCESS or contact your Income Maintenance agency. Changes that may increase your benefit include losing a job, higher rent, or adding a household member.
Other qualifying changes include starting to pay child support or receiving Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance. Upload proof like a new lease or pay stub showing different hours. The adjustment will appear on your next benefit date or as a supplemental deposit.
Stretch the Gap With Statewide Resources
You can also find support through statewide resources that many shoppers overlook.
Use the TEFAP network by dialing 211 or searching the 211 Wisconsin site. You can find food pantries that distribute USDA groceries without impacting your FoodShare balance.
Check the “Get Help” map at Feeding Wisconsin to find mobile pantries or produce drops. Many sites let volunteers take home surplus boxes, giving you fresh food while you wait for your benefits.
Track Your EBT Balance and Earn Cashback with Benny
Benny helps you track your EBT balance in real time and get cash back on eligible purchases at stores like Target, Walmart, Kroger, and others. To start, link your EBT card to the app. After you make a purchase, scan your receipt with Benny to receive cash back for qualified items directly on your card.
Download Benny to take control of your expenses and get more out of your EBT benefits.
SHARE
Knowing when your FoodShare benefits will arrive is important for planning your grocery trips. For families in Wisconsin, having a clear EBT deposit schedule helps you budget and manage your household expenses without any guesswork.
In this guide, you'll find your Wisconsin EBT deposit date and learn what to do if your benefits don't show up on time.
Monthly EBT Deposit Schedule in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, FoodShare benefits are deposited onto your QUEST card between the 2nd and 15th of each month. Your specific deposit date is determined by the eighth digit of your Social Security number.
The state's benefit issuance explanation breaks down the schedule as follows:
SSN digit 0: 2nd of the month
SSN digit 1: 3rd of the month
SSN digit 2: 5th of the month
SSN digit 3: 6th of the month
SSN digit 4: 8th of the month
SSN digit 5: 9th of the month
SSN digit 6: 11th of the month
SSN digit 7: 12th of the month
SSN digit 8: 14th of the month
SSN digit 9: 15th of the month
Cash assistance programs like Wisconsin Works (W-2) follow a different schedule. These payments are usually available on or after the first business day of the month. To see your exact date, check your ACCESS Wisconsin account or call EBT Customer Service at 1-877-415-5164.
How to Check Your EBT Deposit Status in Wisconsin
You can confirm your deposit through several methods. For a complete list of options, review our guide on how to check your EBT balance in Wisconsin. Below are three of the most convenient ways to view your balance.
Download the Benny app and create an account. Link your Wisconsin QUEST card to see your real-time FoodShare and cash balances. The app also provides cashback on eligible purchases at many stores.
Call the 24/7 QUEST Card Service line at 1-877-415-5164. After you select your language, provide your card number and PIN. The automated system states your current FoodShare and cash benefit balances.
Visit the ebtEDGE cardholder portal and log in with your card number. After you provide your PIN, your account summary appears. This page shows your current FoodShare and cash benefit balances.
Check Your SNAP & EBT Cash Balance In Real Time
Download the app
Why Your EBT Deposit Might Be Late and What to Do
A late EBT deposit can be caused by several issues, ranging from statewide system problems to specific details about your case.
System or Technical Issues
State-level system outages or scheduled maintenance can stall the file transfers that load benefits. High volume at state call centers or on their computer systems can also postpone the batch processes that create deposits, causing them to arrive later than expected.
Administrative or Eligibility Snags
Your benefits may be delayed if your Six-Month Report or renewal packet is late, incomplete, or unsigned. Missing documents to prove income or residency, a missed recertification interview, or recent changes you reported that have not yet been processed can also hold up your deposit.
Case Changes, Sanctions, or Benefit Adjustments
A recent change in your earnings or household size can trigger a benefit recalculation, which may pause your deposit. For those receiving W-2 cash, payments can be reduced or withheld if work-activity hours are missed, and will not be loaded until any penalties are cleared.
Benefits can also be held back to recover a prior overpayment.
Fraud-Related or Security Holds
If the state’s fraud-detection system flags unusual activity on your account, it can be temporarily frozen during an investigation. Requesting a replacement for a lost or stolen QUEST card may also pause deposits until you activate the new card.
Do EBT Benefits Expire or Roll Over?
In Wisconsin, unused FoodShare and cash benefits carry over each month. Your balance remains available as long as you use your card periodically, allowing you to save funds for larger purchases.
To keep your account active, you must use your card at least once every 274 days. Any transaction, including a simple balance inquiry, resets this clock. You can check your balance with an app like Benny.
If the card is inactive for 274 days, benefits older than that are permanently removed. However, any deposits less than 274 days old will remain. Using your card will protect these newer funds from being expunged.
Once benefits are removed from an account, they cannot be restored. Subsequent card use will only apply to the balance that survived the purge and will not bring back the expunged amount.
Check Your EBT Balance & Get Cashback On SNAP
Download the app
What to Do if Your EBT Balance Runs Out Early
Seeing your EBT balance dwindle before the end of the month can be stressful. It’s a challenging situation, but you are not without support. Several options are available to help bridge the gap until your next benefit deposit.
Apply for Emergency or Replacement Benefits
You can apply for emergency FoodShare benefits right away. Log into your ACCESS account or call your county’s Income Maintenance consortium to file a new application. Be sure to mark that you need expedited service.
To qualify faster, you may need to show that your household has under $150 in gross monthly income and less than $100 in cash or savings. You can also qualify if your rent/mortgage and utilities are higher than your income.
If you lost food due to a power outage, fire, or flood, you can submit a Food Benefits Replacement Request in ACCESS. This must be done within 10 days of the loss. Replacements are typically issued within a week of approval.
Once your request is approved, check your QUEST card balance daily. The emergency deposit will be loaded onto your normal card.
Ask for a Mid-Certification Review
If your circumstances have changed, you can ask for a review to potentially raise your monthly allotment. Use the “Report My Changes” feature in ACCESS or contact your Income Maintenance agency. Changes that may increase your benefit include losing a job, higher rent, or adding a household member.
Other qualifying changes include starting to pay child support or receiving Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance. Upload proof like a new lease or pay stub showing different hours. The adjustment will appear on your next benefit date or as a supplemental deposit.
Stretch the Gap With Statewide Resources
You can also find support through statewide resources that many shoppers overlook.
Use the TEFAP network by dialing 211 or searching the 211 Wisconsin site. You can find food pantries that distribute USDA groceries without impacting your FoodShare balance.
Check the “Get Help” map at Feeding Wisconsin to find mobile pantries or produce drops. Many sites let volunteers take home surplus boxes, giving you fresh food while you wait for your benefits.
Track Your EBT Balance and Earn Cashback with Benny
Benny helps you track your EBT balance in real time and get cash back on eligible purchases at stores like Target, Walmart, Kroger, and others. To start, link your EBT card to the app. After you make a purchase, scan your receipt with Benny to receive cash back for qualified items directly on your card.
Download Benny to take control of your expenses and get more out of your EBT benefits.
SHARE
Knowing when your FoodShare benefits will arrive is important for planning your grocery trips. For families in Wisconsin, having a clear EBT deposit schedule helps you budget and manage your household expenses without any guesswork.
In this guide, you'll find your Wisconsin EBT deposit date and learn what to do if your benefits don't show up on time.
Monthly EBT Deposit Schedule in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, FoodShare benefits are deposited onto your QUEST card between the 2nd and 15th of each month. Your specific deposit date is determined by the eighth digit of your Social Security number.
The state's benefit issuance explanation breaks down the schedule as follows:
SSN digit 0: 2nd of the month
SSN digit 1: 3rd of the month
SSN digit 2: 5th of the month
SSN digit 3: 6th of the month
SSN digit 4: 8th of the month
SSN digit 5: 9th of the month
SSN digit 6: 11th of the month
SSN digit 7: 12th of the month
SSN digit 8: 14th of the month
SSN digit 9: 15th of the month
Cash assistance programs like Wisconsin Works (W-2) follow a different schedule. These payments are usually available on or after the first business day of the month. To see your exact date, check your ACCESS Wisconsin account or call EBT Customer Service at 1-877-415-5164.
How to Check Your EBT Deposit Status in Wisconsin
You can confirm your deposit through several methods. For a complete list of options, review our guide on how to check your EBT balance in Wisconsin. Below are three of the most convenient ways to view your balance.
Download the Benny app and create an account. Link your Wisconsin QUEST card to see your real-time FoodShare and cash balances. The app also provides cashback on eligible purchases at many stores.
Call the 24/7 QUEST Card Service line at 1-877-415-5164. After you select your language, provide your card number and PIN. The automated system states your current FoodShare and cash benefit balances.
Visit the ebtEDGE cardholder portal and log in with your card number. After you provide your PIN, your account summary appears. This page shows your current FoodShare and cash benefit balances.
Check Your SNAP & EBT Cash Balance In Real Time
Download the app
Why Your EBT Deposit Might Be Late and What to Do
A late EBT deposit can be caused by several issues, ranging from statewide system problems to specific details about your case.
System or Technical Issues
State-level system outages or scheduled maintenance can stall the file transfers that load benefits. High volume at state call centers or on their computer systems can also postpone the batch processes that create deposits, causing them to arrive later than expected.
Administrative or Eligibility Snags
Your benefits may be delayed if your Six-Month Report or renewal packet is late, incomplete, or unsigned. Missing documents to prove income or residency, a missed recertification interview, or recent changes you reported that have not yet been processed can also hold up your deposit.
Case Changes, Sanctions, or Benefit Adjustments
A recent change in your earnings or household size can trigger a benefit recalculation, which may pause your deposit. For those receiving W-2 cash, payments can be reduced or withheld if work-activity hours are missed, and will not be loaded until any penalties are cleared.
Benefits can also be held back to recover a prior overpayment.
Fraud-Related or Security Holds
If the state’s fraud-detection system flags unusual activity on your account, it can be temporarily frozen during an investigation. Requesting a replacement for a lost or stolen QUEST card may also pause deposits until you activate the new card.
Do EBT Benefits Expire or Roll Over?
In Wisconsin, unused FoodShare and cash benefits carry over each month. Your balance remains available as long as you use your card periodically, allowing you to save funds for larger purchases.
To keep your account active, you must use your card at least once every 274 days. Any transaction, including a simple balance inquiry, resets this clock. You can check your balance with an app like Benny.
If the card is inactive for 274 days, benefits older than that are permanently removed. However, any deposits less than 274 days old will remain. Using your card will protect these newer funds from being expunged.
Once benefits are removed from an account, they cannot be restored. Subsequent card use will only apply to the balance that survived the purge and will not bring back the expunged amount.
Check Your EBT Balance & Get Cashback On SNAP
Download the app
What to Do if Your EBT Balance Runs Out Early
Seeing your EBT balance dwindle before the end of the month can be stressful. It’s a challenging situation, but you are not without support. Several options are available to help bridge the gap until your next benefit deposit.
Apply for Emergency or Replacement Benefits
You can apply for emergency FoodShare benefits right away. Log into your ACCESS account or call your county’s Income Maintenance consortium to file a new application. Be sure to mark that you need expedited service.
To qualify faster, you may need to show that your household has under $150 in gross monthly income and less than $100 in cash or savings. You can also qualify if your rent/mortgage and utilities are higher than your income.
If you lost food due to a power outage, fire, or flood, you can submit a Food Benefits Replacement Request in ACCESS. This must be done within 10 days of the loss. Replacements are typically issued within a week of approval.
Once your request is approved, check your QUEST card balance daily. The emergency deposit will be loaded onto your normal card.
Ask for a Mid-Certification Review
If your circumstances have changed, you can ask for a review to potentially raise your monthly allotment. Use the “Report My Changes” feature in ACCESS or contact your Income Maintenance agency. Changes that may increase your benefit include losing a job, higher rent, or adding a household member.
Other qualifying changes include starting to pay child support or receiving Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance. Upload proof like a new lease or pay stub showing different hours. The adjustment will appear on your next benefit date or as a supplemental deposit.
Stretch the Gap With Statewide Resources
You can also find support through statewide resources that many shoppers overlook.
Use the TEFAP network by dialing 211 or searching the 211 Wisconsin site. You can find food pantries that distribute USDA groceries without impacting your FoodShare balance.
Check the “Get Help” map at Feeding Wisconsin to find mobile pantries or produce drops. Many sites let volunteers take home surplus boxes, giving you fresh food while you wait for your benefits.
Track Your EBT Balance and Earn Cashback with Benny
Benny helps you track your EBT balance in real time and get cash back on eligible purchases at stores like Target, Walmart, Kroger, and others. To start, link your EBT card to the app. After you make a purchase, scan your receipt with Benny to receive cash back for qualified items directly on your card.
Download Benny to take control of your expenses and get more out of your EBT benefits.
