Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Mississippi SNAP Calculator 2026

Estimate your possible Mississippi SNAP benefits using FY 2026 rules. SNAP here is run by Mississippi Department of Human Services, with applications through Access.MS.gov and MDHS SNAP/TANF application upload resources.

Estimate only. This calculator is not an application, approval, denial, or official benefit notice. Mississippi Department of Human Services makes the final eligibility and benefit decision.

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026 · Rules: FY 2026 (Oct. 1, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2026)

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Updated August 2026 Built from USDA FY 2026 tables Free & anonymous Methodology

Mississippi SNAP Program Details

Key official details for SNAP in Mississippi, verified against the state agency and the USDA state directory.

Program nameSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps
EBT cardMississippi EBT card
Phone numbersMississippi MDHS lists 1-866-512-5087 for EBT Cardholder Assistance. Case questions should be handled through the local MDHS county office or caseworker.
Good to knowMississippi residents can apply online, contact a local MDHS office for an application, or submit SNAP/TANF application documents through official MDHS upload resources.

Mississippi SNAP Income Limits and Maximum Benefits 2026

Mississippi uses the standard federal SNAP screens: gross income at or below 130% of the poverty guideline, net income at or below 100%, and the federal resource test. The table shows FY 2026 monthly amounts by household size.

Household sizeGross monthly income limitNet monthly income limitMaximum monthly benefit
1$1,696$1,305$298
2$2,292$1,763$546
3$2,888$2,221$785
4$3,483$2,680$994
5$4,079$3,138$1,183
6$4,675$3,596$1,421
7$5,271$4,055$1,571
8$5,867$4,513$1,789
Households with a member who is age 60+ or disabled skip the gross income test in Mississippi. Deductions can bring income under the net limit — the calculator above applies them automatically.

Like most states, Mississippi publishes annual Standard Utility Allowances that caseworkers apply in place of actual bills. We haven't yet verified Mississippi's FY 2026 SUA amounts from an official source, so our calculator conservatively uses the utility amount you enter — your official determination may come out higher if the state's allowance exceeds your actual bills.

How to Apply for SNAP in Mississippi

  1. Apply online through Access.MS.gov and MDHS SNAP/TANF application upload resources, the official online application for Mississippi, or in person at a local office.
  2. Complete your interview (usually by phone) and send the documents the office requests — proof of identity, residency, income, and expenses.
  3. If approved, benefits arrive monthly on your Mississippi EBT card, which works like a debit card for eligible food at authorized stores.

Questions? Mississippi MDHS lists 1-866-512-5087 for EBT Cardholder Assistance. Case questions should be handled through the local MDHS county office or caseworker.

You can also use the USDA SNAP state directory entry for Mississippi to confirm official application options, local offices, and phone numbers.

More Mississippi SNAP Resources

Mississippi SNAP Income Limits 2026

The full chart by household size, asset rules, and what to do if your income looks too high.

How to Apply for SNAP in Mississippi

Step by step through Access.MS.gov and MDHS SNAP/TANF application upload resources: documents, the interview, and timelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much SNAP will I get in Mississippi?

It depends on your household size and net income. In FY 2026 the monthly maximum is $298 for one person and $994 for a family of 4. Your benefit is the maximum minus 30% of your net income — use the calculator above for your estimate.

What is the income limit for SNAP in Mississippi in 2026?

Mississippi uses the federal 130% limit: $1,696 per month for 1 person and $3,483 for 4, plus the net income test (100%) and the federal resource test.

How do I apply for SNAP in Mississippi?

Apply online at Access.MS.gov and MDHS SNAP/TANF application upload resources, by phone, or at a local Mississippi Department of Human Services office. After submitting, you'll complete an interview and provide documents proving identity, residency, income, and expenses.

What is the Mississippi EBT card called?

Benefits are deposited monthly on the Mississippi EBT card. It works like a debit card for eligible food at authorized stores and supermarkets.

Does Mississippi have an asset test for SNAP?

Yes. Mississippi applies the federal resource limits: $3,000 for most households, or $4,500 when a member is age 60+ or disabled. Some resources, like your home, don't count.

Understand the Numbers

SNAP Income Limits 2026

Gross and net limits by household size, and how states raise them with BBCE.

SNAP Maximum Benefits 2026

Monthly maximums for the 48 states, Alaska, Hawaii, and the territories.

SNAP Deductions Explained

The six deductions that lower your net income and raise your benefit.

What Counts as Income

Which income counts, what is excluded, and whose income matters.

SNAP Calculators for Other States

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