Wisconsin · SNAP / EBT
Wisconsin FoodShare date, by 8th SSN digit.
Enter the eighth digit of your Social Security number. See the day FoodShare loads to your QUEST card and the next date.
Wisconsin sets your FoodShare date by the eighth digit of your Social Security number, giving a day from the 2nd to the 15th. Digit 0 is the 2nd, digit 4 is the 8th, digit 9 is the 15th.
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Wisconsin SNAP deposit schedule
| 8th digit of SSN | When you get benefits |
|---|---|
| 0 | 2nd day of the month |
| 1 | 3rd day of the month |
| 2 | 5th day of the month |
| 3 | 6th day of the month |
| 4 | 8th day of the month |
| 5 | 9th day of the month |
| 6 | 11th day of the month |
| 7 | 12th day of the month |
| 8 | 14th day of the month |
| 9 | 15th day of the month |
Table transcribed from Wisconsin DHS, FoodShare "Spending your benefits", read November 1, 2026.
How to read it
Count the digits of the nine-digit number from the left, skipping dashes. In 123-45-6789 the digits are 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9; the eighth is 8, which means the 14th. That is also the example Wisconsin DHS gives.
What the state page says
- Wisconsin DHS says the date you get FoodShare each month is based on the eighth digit of your Social Security number.
- The Wisconsin DHS example: SSN 123-45-6789 has 8 as its eighth digit, so benefits arrive on the 14th day of each month.
- FoodShare is used with the Wisconsin QUEST card.
The eighth digit, not the last
Some states use the final one or two digits. Wisconsin counts to the eighth digit, which is the second-to-last of the nine. For SSN 123-45-6789 that is the 8, not the 9. A common slip is to use the last digit and land on the wrong day, so count carefully.
What this page does not cover
The Wisconsin DHS page does not describe weekend or holiday handling or the date of a first benefit after approval. Benefit amounts are separate: see the SNAP benefit calculator and the maximum allotment chart. To check a balance, use the official site or phone number on your card; the EBT balance by state page lists them. This page never asks for a card number or PIN.
Frequently asked questions
When does FoodShare come in Wisconsin?
On a day from the 2nd to the 15th of each month, based on the eighth digit of your Social Security number.
Which digit of my SSN does Wisconsin use?
The eighth digit. In 123-45-6789 that is 8, which gives the 14th.
What day do I get FoodShare if the eighth digit is 0?
The 2nd day of the month.
What card does Wisconsin FoodShare use?
The Wisconsin QUEST card.
Where does this come from?
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services FoodShare "Spending your benefits" page, read on November 1, 2026.
Source and date
Primary source: Wisconsin DHS, FoodShare "Spending your benefits" from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Read November 1, 2026. Schedules are set by the state and can change; confirm against your notice or the agency page before relying on a date.