Kentucky Food Benefits/EBT
Kentucky
What is Kentucky Food Benefits/EBT?
The Food Benefits/EBT helps people with little or no money buy enough food for healthy meals. It does this by providing people with an EBT card, which can be used to buy food at participating stores. Kentucky Food Benefits/EBT increase the household's food buying power when they are added to the household's money.
Kentucky Food Benefits/EBT will be deposited into a benefit account for you each month. You will receive an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) in the mail to access your food stamp benefits. You may use your EBT card to purchase almost any food item, except ready-to-eat hot foods.
The Kentucky Cabinet runs the Food Benefits/EBT Program for Families and Children.
Administration
Kentucky Food Benefits/EBT is administered by Kentucky.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Kentucky and meet one of the following requirements:
- You havea current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or
- You have a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with one of the following:
- A person or persons age 60 and over or
- A person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself).
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $19,578 |
| 2 | $26,572 |
| 3 | $33,566 |
| 4 | $40,560 |
| 5 | $47,554 |
| 6 | $54,548 |
| 7 | $61,542 |
| 8 | $68,536 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Kentucky Food Benefits/EBT?
To apply for this program, you must first download and fill out an application.
Next, return the application to your nearest Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) office via email or fax, or in person.
Application instructions can be found here.
Contact Info
1-855-306-8959