I have a message that I will get $40.00 in Food Stamps on the 5th of each month. I called today and I Only have $29.12. Why did I only receive $26.00 ?

A) There are a few possible reasons why you only received $29.12 in food stamps.

Your benefits may have been reduced. If your income or household size has changed since you last received benefits, your benefits may have been reduced. You can check your benefit amount online or by calling your local SNAP office.
You may have had some of your benefits deducted for other expenses. Some states deduct food stamps for things like child support or medical bills. You can check with your local SNAP office to see if any of your benefits were deducted for other expenses.
There may have been a problem with your EBT card. If your EBT card was lost or stolen, or if there was a problem with your PIN, your benefits may not have been loaded onto your card. You can contact your local SNAP office to see if there is a problem with your card.
If you are still not sure why you only received $29.12 in food stamps, you can contact your local SNAP office for help. They will be able to investigate the issue and help you get the benefits you are entitled to.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind:

Food stamps are usually loaded onto your EBT card on the first day of the month. However, it may take a few days for the benefits to be available.
If you are expecting a larger amount of food stamps, you may want to check your balance online or by calling your local SNAP office before you go shopping.
If you have any problems with your EBT card, you should contact your local SNAP office as soon as possible.
To understand why you received a different amount of food stamps than expected, I recommend contacting the appropriate authority responsible for administering the food stamp program in your area. They will be able to provide you with accurate information and address any concerns you may have about your benefits.