Mississippi EBT Card Balance
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Program Name
SNAP
Customer Service
1-866-512-5087
24/7, toll-free
Income Limit
130% of FPL
Gross monthly income
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.
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.
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.
Card declined, locked, or PIN not working? See our EBT card troubleshooting guide.
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, 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 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).
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration — SNAP Eligibility
EBT Fraud & Card Skimming Protection
Protect your benefits from theft
Card skimming has affected Mississippi SNAP households, and following federal guidance, the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) confirms that as of June 30, 2025, it can no longer replace stolen SNAP benefits — even for theft that occurred before the federal cutoff of December 20, 2024. There is currently no state-funded program filling that gap.
If you believe your Mississippi EBT benefits have been stolen, report it through MDHS's Snap Benefit Theft Form, call the MDHS Fraud Hotline at 1-800-299-6905, and change your PIN and request a replacement card right away.
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration — SNAP Fraud Prevention
Using Your Mississippi EBT Card Out of State or Online
Traveling or shopping online?
As of June 11, 2026, Mississippi automatically blocks online and out-of-state EBT transactions by default as a fraud-prevention measure. To shop online or out of state, unlock your card through the ConnectEBT website or app (choose Card, then Lock/Unlock Card, then Unlock My Card) or call the EBT Cardholder Assistance line at 866-512-5087.
Compare Other States
EBT rules, income limits, and customer service numbers are set state by state. These share Mississippi's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing how another state runs the program.
Helpful Guides
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Learn more →Lost/Damaged Card
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Learn more →Card Not Working?
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