Alaska EBT Card Balance
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Program Name
Food Stamp Program
Customer Service
1-888-997-8111
24/7, toll-free
Income Limit
200% of FPL
Gross monthly income
Alaska's SNAP program keeps the traditional name Food Stamp Program and is administered by the Division of Public Assistance (DPA) within the Alaska Department of Health. Approved households get their monthly benefit loaded onto an EBT card — commonly known in Alaska as the Alaska Quest card — instead of receiving a paper voucher.
Because benefits post to the Quest card on a schedule rather than all needing to be spent right away, many households like to check their remaining balance before heading out, especially in areas where a single grocery trip can mean a long drive.
Alaska is the only state where SNAP's maximum monthly benefit isn't a single statewide figure — allotments are set on a three-tier scale for urban areas, Rural I communities, and Rural II communities, reflecting how much more it costs to ship groceries into remote parts of the state. A household in a remote village can receive a meaningfully larger allotment than an identical household in Anchorage simply because food costs more to get there.
How to Check Your Alaska EBT Balance
Check online
Log in with your card number to view your balance and transaction history.
https://www.ebtedge.comUse the mobile app
ebtEDGE is the official app for Alaska EBT cardholders, available on iOS and Android.
Check your last receipt
Your remaining balance is printed at the bottom of the receipt from your most recent EBT purchase.
Card declined, locked, or PIN not working? See our EBT card troubleshooting guide.
Where You Can Use Your Alaska EBT Card
Your EBT card works like a debit card at any USDA-authorized retailer nationwide — major grocery chains and big-box stores such as Walmart, Target, Kroger, Costco, Sam's Club, Aldi, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and most local and regional supermarkets, plus many convenience stores and farmers markets. A growing number of retailers, including Walmart.com, Amazon, DoorDash, and Uber Eats, also accept SNAP EBT for online grocery orders in many areas, though delivery and service fees usually can't be paid with benefits.
SNAP benefits cover food and food-producing seeds or plants, but not hot prepared foods, alcohol, tobacco, or non-food items — some states also restrict specific items like soda or candy, noted below if it applies to Alaska.
Alaska SNAP Income Limits
The federal baseline for SNAP eligibility is a gross monthly income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level, but Alaska uses Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility to raise that ceiling to 200% of the federal poverty level for most households.
In plain terms, that means a wider range of working and moderate-income Alaska households can qualify for food benefits than the bare federal minimum would allow, and households approved this way generally aren't subject to a separate asset or savings test.
| Household Size | Max Monthly Gross Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $3,325 |
| 2 | $4,508 |
| 3 | $5,692 |
| 4 | $6,875 |
| 5 | $8,058 |
| 6 | $9,242 |
| 7 | $10,425 |
| 8 | $11,608 |
For each additional household member beyond 8, add about $1,183/month. Based on 2026 federal poverty guidelines at 200% — figures update annually and individual eligibility depends on more than gross income, so confirm your exact amount with Alaska Division of Public Assistance (DPA), part of the Alaska Department of Health.
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration — SNAP Eligibility
EBT Fraud & Card Skimming Protection
Protect your benefits from theft
Card skimming and cloning has affected SNAP households nationwide, and Congress's temporary federal reimbursement program covered theft between October 2022 and December 20, 2024. That authority expired at the end of 2024, and as of early 2025 Alaska's Division of Public Assistance confirmed it is no longer able to replace stolen SNAP benefits — there is currently no state-funded reimbursement program for theft occurring after the federal cutoff.
If you believe your Alaska Quest Card benefits have been stolen, change your PIN immediately, check your balance regularly, and contact the Division of Public Assistance to report the theft and request a replacement card.
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration — SNAP Fraud Prevention
Using Your Alaska EBT Card Out of State or Online
Traveling or shopping online?
Alaska has no known policy that automatically blocks out-of-state or online transactions — your Quest Card works nationwide at any store that accepts EBT, though state security policies are evolving quickly, so it's worth confirming with the Division of Public Assistance if a purchase is ever unexpectedly declined.
Compare Other States
EBT rules, income limits, and customer service numbers are set state by state. These share Alaska's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing how another state runs the program.
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