Mississippi EBT Card Balance
Program: SNAP · Administered by Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS)
Updated August 2026
Mississippi doesn't use a special brand name for its SNAP program; it's simply referred to as SNAP, and it's administered by the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). The program helps eligible low-income individuals and families afford groceries each month.
Once approved, benefits are loaded onto an EBT card that works like a debit card at grocery stores and other SNAP-authorized retailers across the state.
How to Check Your Mississippi EBT Balance
Check online
Log in with your card number to view your balance and transaction history.
https://www.connectebt.comUse the mobile app
ConnectEBT is the official app for Mississippi 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.
Where You Can Use Your Mississippi 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 and Amazon, 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 Mississippi.
Mississippi SNAP Income Limits
Mississippi follows the standard federal SNAP gross income limit of 130% of the federal poverty level rather than adopting the Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) option that many other states use to raise their thresholds.
Because Mississippi has not adopted BBCE, eligibility is generally tied more closely to the baseline federal income and asset rules, so applicants should check their household's specific income and resource limits carefully when applying.
| Household Size | Max Monthly Gross Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,729 |
| 2 | $2,344 |
| 3 | $2,960 |
| 4 | $3,575 |
| 5 | $4,190 |
| 6 | $4,806 |
| 7 | $5,421 |
| 8 | $6,036 |
For each additional household member beyond 8, add about $615/month. Based on 2026 federal poverty guidelines at 130% — figures update annually and individual eligibility depends on more than gross income, so confirm your exact amount with Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS).
EBT Fraud & Card Skimming Protection
Protect your benefits from theft
EBT card skimming, where criminals secretly capture card numbers and PINs to clone cards and steal benefits, has affected SNAP households across the country. Congress allowed states to reimburse benefits stolen this way between October 1, 2022, and December 20, 2024, but that authority was not extended further, and MDHS has confirmed that it cannot replace SNAP benefits stolen after that date.
If your Mississippi EBT card is compromised, call the EBT cardholder service center at 1-866-512-5087 immediately to report it and get a new card and PIN. You can also report suspected fraud to the MDHS Fraud Hotline at 1-800-299-6905 or by email at fraud@mdhs.ms.gov. Because replacement isn't guaranteed, prevention matters: avoid simple PINs, never share your PIN or card number, and check your balance often.
Mississippi-Specific EBT Information
Mississippi has received USDA approval for a waiver, requested by Governor Tate Reeves, that will bar SNAP benefits from being used to buy candy and certain sugary drinks starting April 1, 2026, making Mississippi one of a growing number of states restricting what SNAP dollars can purchase.