Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Schedules for 2023: What Day Will I Get My Pennsylvania Food Stamps This Month?
This comprehensive guide will walk you through the Pennsylvania EBT deposit schedule for 2023.
Keeping track of when your SNAP benefits are deposited into your EBT account makes meal planning simpler and removes the fear of running out of food before the month is over.
I’m Nick Bryant, the author of Understanding Healthcare is Half the Battle and a Senior Counselor who has advocated on behalf of SNAP recipients while working in community health for the past 12 years. I’m here to provide a quick overview of Pennsylvania’ EBT deposit schedule for 2023 and how it can assist SNAP participants in properly planning each month. In this guide, you’ll learn the following:
- What number you can call if you did not receive your Pennsylvania food stamps this month?
- How Pennsylvania EBT deposit schedules work
- The day you can expect your EBT benefits each month in 2023
There is a lot to cover, so keep reading!
Be Mindful, These Are Tentative SNAP Deposit Dates For Pennsylvania
It cannot be emphasized enough the Pennsylvania EBT deposit dates for 2023 are tentative and may shift due to variables such as weekends or holidays. For the last 3 years, states have been issuing extra food stamp benefits. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts to deposit food stamp funds quickly and efficiently into EBT accounts, occasional delays still occurred.
How Holidays And Weekends Impact The EBT Schedule
If your EBT benefits are scheduled to arrive on a weekend or holiday, there is no need to worry. Your deposit could occur the day before the weekend begins or even the following Monday. The same goes for any EBT deposit dates falling on a holiday.
I Did Not Receive My Pennsylvania Benefits This Month. Who Do I Call?
You will need to call Pennsylvania Health Department at 888.328.7366. This is the telephone number that current Pennsylvania food stamp recipients can call to learn about issues with their SNAP benefits. You can also call the regular Pennsylvania Health and Human Services number of 800.692.7462 or dial 211 on your phone.
What Day Will I Receive My Food Stamps In Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, food stamps are issued on the first 10 business days of the month. This means you will typically receive your EBT benefits between the 1st and 15th of each month. There are no set dates that Pennsylvania issues its SNAP benefits because the dates are random each month. The only thing that is someone consistent is you will receive your benefits on the first 10 business days of the month.
The day you receive your food stamps in Pennsylvania is determined by your SNAP issuance number. Those numbers range from 1 to 10.
January Pennsylvania Food Stamp Deposit Schedule 2023
Here is the January 2023 deposit schedule for food stamps in Pennsylvania. They will be issued between January 18th and January 31st.
With the arrival of January, two holidays may influence your SNAP deposit date: New Year’s Day on January 1st and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16th. You may receive benefits before or after the holiday if you have a scheduled deposit date those 2 dates.
Additionally, be aware that EBT deposits falling during weekends could result in getting funds as early as Friday before the scheduled food stamp deposit date or the Monday following it.
SNAP Issuance Day Number | Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Date |
1 | Wednesday, January 18th |
2 | Thursday, January 19th |
3 | Friday, January 20th |
4 | Monday, January 23rd |
5 | Tuesday, January 24th |
6 | Wednesday, January 25th |
7 | Thursday, January 26th |
8 | Friday, January 27th |
9 | Monday, January 30th |
10 | Tuesday, January 31st |
February Pennsylvania Food Stamp Deposit Schedule 2023
Here is the February 2023 deposit schedule for food stamps in Pennsylvania. They will be issued between February 15th and February 28th.
With President’s Day being the only holiday that could influence SNAP deposit dates this month, please be aware that if your deposit date lands on February 20th or a weekend day, you may receive benefits before or after those days.
SNAP Issuance Day Number | Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Date |
1 | Wednesday, February 15th |
2 | Thursday, February 16th |
3 | Friday, February 17th |
4 | Tuesday, February 21st |
5 | Wednesday, February 22nd |
6 | Thursday, February 23rd |
7 | Friday, February 24th |
8 | Monday, February 27th |
9 | Tuesday, February 28th |
10 | Tuesday, February 28th |
March Pennsylvania Food Stamp Deposit Schedule 2023
Here is the March 2023 deposit schedule for food stamps in Pennsylvania. They will be issued between March 2nd and March 15th. Benefits are issued on the first 10 business days of March.
Because there are no federal holidays this month, your SNAP benefits should be delivered on time in March. Remember that if the EBT deposit date falls on a Saturday or Sunday this month, you may receive your funds either the Friday before the food stamp payment plan or Monday following it.
SNAP Issuance Day Number | Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Date |
1 | March 2, 2023 (Thu) |
2 | March 3, 2023 (Fri) |
3 | March 6, 2023 (Mon) |
4 | March 7, 2023 (Tue) |
5 | March 8, 2023 (Wed) |
6 | March 9, 2023 (Thu) |
7 | March 10, 2023 (Fri) |
8 | March 13, 2023 (Mon) |
9 | March 14, 2023 (Tue) |
10 | March 15, 2023 (Wed) |
April Pennsylvania Food Stamp Deposit Schedule 2023
Here is the April 2023 deposit schedule for food stamps in Pennsylvania. They will be issued between April 3rd and April 14th. Benefits are issued on the first 10 business days of April in Pennsylvania.
Easter Sunday, April 9th, is the only holiday this month that may affect SNAP deposit dates. If your scheduled payment falls on a weekend, you could expect to receive your benefits on the Friday before or Monday following it. If you expect payments in April, be aware of potential delays and plan accordingly.
SNAP Issuance Day Number | Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Date |
1 | April 3, 2023 (Mon) |
2 | April 4, 2023 (Tue) |
3 | April 5, 2023 (Wed) |
4 | April 6, 2023 (Thu) |
5 | April 7, 2023 (Fri) |
6 | April 10, 2023 (Mon) |
7 | April 11, 2023 (Tue) |
8 | April 12, 2023 (Wed) |
9 | April 13, 2023 (Thu) |
10 | April 14, 2023 (Fri) |
May Pennsylvania Food Stamp Deposit Schedule 2023
Here is the May 2023 deposit schedule for food stamps in Pennsylvania. They will be issued between May 1st th and May 12th.
This month only one holiday could impact SNAP deposit dates. That date is May 29th, which is Memorial Day. If your deposit schedule falls on one of these dates, you may get benefits before or after that date. Also, be mindful that May SNAP deposit dates that fall on the weekend could result in your getting benefits either the Friday before your food stamp deposit schedule or the Monday after.
SNAP Issuance Day Number | Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Date |
1 | May 1, 2023 (Mon) |
2 | May 2, 2023 (Tue) |
3 | May 3, 2023 (Wed) |
4 | May 4, 2023 (Thu) |
5 | May 5, 2023 (Fri) |
6 | May 8, 2023 (Mon) |
7 | May 9, 2023 (Tue) |
8 | May 10, 2023 (Wed) |
9 | May 11, 2023 (Thu) |
10 | May 12, 2023 (Fri) |
June Pennsylvania Food Stamp Deposit Schedule 2023
You can expect to receive SNAP benefits between June 1st and 14th in June 2023. This is the first 10 business days of the month.
With Juneteenth being observed on the 19th, beneficiaries who have deposit dates on this day may get their funds before or after that date. Additionally, suppose a deposit is due during a weekend (Saturday or Sunday). You will likely find it credited into your account either the Friday prior or the following Monday from when it was due.
SNAP Issuance Day Number | Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Date |
1 | June 1, 2023 (Thu) |
2 | June 2, 2023 (Fri) |
3 | June 5, 2023 (Mon) |
4 | June 6, 2023 (Tue) |
5 | June 7, 2023 (Wed) |
6 | June 8, 2023 (Thu) |
7 | June 9, 2023 (Fri) |
8 | June 12, 2023 (Mon) |
9 | June 13, 2023 (Tue) |
10 | June 14, 2023 (Wed) |
July Pennsylvania Food Stamp Deposit Schedule 2023
Here is the July 2023 deposit schedule for food stamps in Pennsylvania. They will be issued between July 3rd and July 14th or the first 10 business days of the month.
July 4th is the only holiday that can change your usual SNAP deposit date this month. If you’re expecting a payment on July 4th, it may arrive before or after the scheduled time. Another thing to remember: if your assigned day happens to be on a weekend, then there’s a good chance of receiving benefits either on the Friday before the food stamp deposit schedule or the Monday afterward.
SNAP Issuance Day Number | Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Date |
1 | July 3, 2023 (Mon) |
2 | July 4, 2023 (Tue) |
3 | July 5, 2023 (Wed) |
4 | July 6, 2023 (Thu) |
5 | July 7, 2023 (Fri) |
6 | July 10, 2023 (Mon) |
7 | July 11, 2023 (Tue) |
8 | July 12, 2023 (Wed) |
9 | July 13, 2023 (Thu) |
10 | July 14, 2023 (Fri) |
August Pennsylvania Food Stamp Deposit Schedule 2023
Here is the August 2023 deposit schedule for food stamps in Pennsylvania. They will be issued between August 1st and August 14th.
August is a special month, as there won’t be any federal holidays that can delay your SNAP deposits. If the usual deposit date falls on a weekend, though, you may receive your food stamp benefits either the Friday prior or Monday after – depending on what’s outlined in your schedule.
SNAP Issuance Day Number | Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Date |
1 | August 1, 2023 (Tue) |
2 | August 2, 2023 (Wed) |
3 | August 3, 2023 (Thu) |
4 | August 4, 2023 (Fri) |
5 | August 7, 2023 (Mon) |
6 | August 8, 2023 (Tue) |
7 | August 9, 2023 (Wed) |
8 | August 10, 2023 (Thu) |
9 | August 11, 2023 (Fri) |
10 | August 14, 2023 (Mon) |
September Pennsylvania Food Stamp Deposit Schedule 2023
Here is the September 2023 deposit schedule for food stamps in Pennsylvania. They will be issued between September 1st and September 14th.
The only holiday that could affect your SNAP deposit date this month is September 4th – Labor Day. If your usual schedule falls on this day, you might get benefits before or after it. Furthermore, if your food stamp deposit happens during the weekend, rest assured, knowing that you will receive them either one day before the scheduled date or one day afterward.
SNAP Issuance Day Number | Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Date |
1 | September 1, 2023 (Fri) |
2 | September 4, 2023 (Mon) |
3 | September 5, 2023 (Tue) |
4 | September 6, 2023 (Wed) |
5 | September 7, 2023 (Thu) |
6 | September 8, 2023 (Fri) |
7 | September 11, 2023 (Mon) |
8 | September 12, 2023 (Tue) |
9 | September 13, 2023 (Wed) |
10 | September 14, 2023 (Thu) |
October Pennsylvania Food Stamp Deposit Schedule 2023
Here is the October 2023 deposit schedule for food stamps in Pennsylvania. They will be issued between October 2nd and October 13th.
This October, only Columbus Day (October 9th) can affect SNAP deposit dates. It’s important to be aware that if your scheduled date falls on this holiday, you may receive benefits earlier or later. Moreover, those with weekly food stamp deposits taking place over the weekend should take notice as they could get their payments either the Friday before or Monday after their typical food stamp deposit date.
SNAP Issuance Day Number | Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Date |
1 | October 2, 2023 (Mon) |
2 | October 3, 2023 (Tue) |
3 | October 4, 2023 (Wed) |
4 | October 5, 2023 (Thu) |
5 | October 6, 2023 (Fri) |
6 | October 9, 2023 (Mon) |
7 | October 10, 2023 (Tue) |
8 | October 11, 2023 (Wed) |
9 | October 12, 2023 (Thu) |
10 | October 13, 2023 (Fri) |
November Pennsylvania Food Stamp Deposit Schedule 2023
Here is the November 2023 deposit schedule for food stamps in Pennsylvania. They will be issued between November 1st and November 14th.
This month you may receive your SNAP benefits before or after the Thanksgiving and Black Friday holidays on November 23rd and 24th. If your deposit date falls on a weekend, be aware that you will likely get them either the preceding Friday or the following Monday. With two holiday dates potentially impacting when people receive their SNAP deposits this month, it is essential to ensure you know what day they should arrive in order to plan accordingly.
SNAP Issuance Day Number | Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Date |
1 | November 1, 2023 (Wed) |
2 | November 2, 2023 (Thu) |
3 | November 3, 2023 (Fri) |
4 | November 6, 2023 (Mon) |
5 | November 7, 2023 (Tue) |
6 | November 8, 2023 (Wed) |
7 | November 9, 2023 (Thu) |
8 | November 10, 2023 (Fri) |
9 | November 13, 2023 (Mon) |
10 | November 14, 2023 (Tue) |
December Pennsylvania Food Stamp Deposit Schedule 2023
Here is the December 2023 deposit schedule for food stamps in Pennsylvania. They will be issued between December 1st and December 14th.
This month only two holidays could impact SNAP deposit dates. Those dates are December 24th (Christmas Eve) and December 25th (Christmas Day). If your deposit schedule falls on one of these dates, you may get benefits before or after that date. Also, be mindful that December SNAP deposit dates that fall on the weekend could result in your getting benefits either the Friday before your food stamp deposit schedule or the Monday after.
SNAP Issuance Day Number | Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Date |
1 | December 1, 2023 (Fri) |
2 | December 4, 2023 (Mon) |
3 | December 5, 2023 (Tue) |
4 | December 6, 2023 (Wed) |
5 | December 7, 2023 (Thu) |
6 | December 8, 2023 (Fri) |
7 | December 11, 2023 (Mon) |
8 | December 12, 2023 (Tue) |
9 | December 13, 2023 (Wed) |
10 | December 14, 2023 (Thu) |
Conclusion
In Pennsylvania, food stamps are issued between the first 10 business days of the month. This means you will typically receive your Pennsylvania EBT deposits between the 1st and 15th of the month. There are no set dates each month because each is random. This guide provided a full calendar of when Pennsylvania SNAP benefits will be deposited into your EBT account each month in 2023.
The day you receive your SNAP benefits is determined by the last digit of your SNAP issuance day number. The tables above will show you the day you will receive food stamps in Pennsylvania based on the last number in your SNAP issuance day.
It’s important to know that the Pennsylvania EBT deposit payment dates above are only tentative. If your food stamp schedule falls on a weekend or holiday, you may receive your benefits early or late.
If you your benefits are late or you have any questions about food stamps in general, please contact Pennsylvania Health and Human Services at 888.328.7366 for assistance.
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Pennsylvania Food Stamp Deposit Schedule FAQ
In Pennsylvania, food stamp benefits are issued between the first 10 business days of the month. The exact deposit date for 2023 may vary depending on the month and the recipient’s individual case.
If your food stamp benefits are late or you have any questions about your benefits, you should contact Pennsylvania Health and Human Services at 888.328.7366 for assistance.
The time that food stamp benefits appear on an EBT card in Pennsylvania can vary depending on the health and human services processing times. However, benefits are typically available on the same day that they are deposited.
Nick Bryant is the author of Understanding Healthcare Is Half The Battle and a Senior Counselor with 13+ years of experience working in community health and mental health. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching WWE on Friday nights, and working toward a Google Data Analytics certification. If you have additional questions about community resources or government assistance programs, simply leave a comment below and he will follow up as soon as possible.