When does SNAP come in Iowa?
Iowa loads SNAP benefits between the 1st and 10th of each month, based on the first letter of your last name.
Iowa SNAP deposit schedule
| Last name's first letter is | Benefits load on the |
|---|---|
| A or B | 1st |
| C or D | 2nd |
| E, F, or G | 3rd |
| H or I | 4th |
| J, K, or L | 5th |
| M, N, or O | 6th |
| P, Q, or R | 7th |
| S | 8th |
| T, U, or V | 9th |
| W,X,Y, or Z | 10th |
Upcoming deposit days
October 2026
- 1st: Thu, Oct 1
- 2nd: Fri, Oct 2
- 3rd: Sat, Oct 3
- 4th: Sun, Oct 4
- 5th: Mon, Oct 5
- 6th: Tue, Oct 6
- 7th: Wed, Oct 7
- 8th: Thu, Oct 8
- 9th: Fri, Oct 9
- 10th: Sat, Oct 10
November 2026
- 1st: Sun, Nov 1
- 2nd: Mon, Nov 2
- 3rd: Tue, Nov 3
- 4th: Wed, Nov 4
- 5th: Thu, Nov 5
- 6th: Fri, Nov 6
- 7th: Sat, Nov 7
- 8th: Sun, Nov 8
- 9th: Mon, Nov 9
- 10th: Tue, Nov 10
Schedules can change. If a deposit doesn't arrive on your day, check your state's EBT app or call the number on the back of your card.
Schedule from the Propel Iowa guide (updated June 20, 2024), checked against USDA's state-by-state schedule. Matches USDA's published issuance schedule.
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