Some people claim that it is only possible to have one EBT card, and this may be true in some States. However, there are exceptions and some States may allow you to have 2 SNAP cards.
If you are wondering how to get another EBT card because you are a Food Stamps recipient, this is what USDA recommends doing. The first step will be to find out if you can receive 2 in the State where you live.
DOES YOUR STATE HAVE THE OPTION OF PROVIDING MULTIPLE EBT CARDS TO SNAP CLIENTS?
If you would like to know if your State can issue multiple EBT cards, you will need to call your State’s Electronic Benefits Transfer Customer Service Line. Bear in mind that getting multiple EBT cards may not be free.
Therefore, you may have to pay a fee to get another SNAP EBT card. If you are running out of money and are broke, you may not want to spend more money on an additional EBT card.
USDA has provided SNAP recipients with a website where they can find all the contact details depending on where they live. Visit the State directory at the following link: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory
HOW TO REPLACE A SNAP EBT CARD IF LOST
Some SNAP recipients may want to get a new EBT card because they simply lost it or had it stolen. USDA allows you to ask for a new EBT card to replace the old one when you can no longer recover it.
Once more, you will need to contact the Electronic Benefits Transfer Customer Service Line in the State where you live. For example, if you live in California and need a new Golden State Advantage EBT card for the CalFresh program, you can call 877-328-9677.
If you had your EBT card stolen in California, you should submit a recovery claim within 90 days of the date of the theft. So, it is important that you contact your SNAP office quickly to get them back as soon as possible.