The Food and Nutrition Service, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has authorized countless grocery stores as well as farmer’s markets to accept SNAP EBT cards. EBT cards are Electronic Benefits Transfer cards that USDA uses to send your monthly payment.
Besides, the good thing about SNAP benefits is that if you do not need all the money, you can save it for the following month since they do not expire. The list can be endless, so let’s sum up all the most well-known grocery stores, supermarkets, and retailers.
Local food co-ops and superstores are also another possibility. Pharmacies and gas stations may also be another place where you can use SNAP benefits. Do not forget about farmers markets, because they offer great value for money.
Which stores accept SNAP benefits in the USA?
ALDI, Lidl, Target, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, and Costco are among the most popular stores where you can use your Food Stamps. If you still do not receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and have a low income and not enough resources you may qualify.
Other possibilities are Albertsons, BJ’s Wholesale Club, City Market, or Food Lion. As you receive your SNAP benefits on your EBT card, you can either visit these stores or go grocery shopping online.
Remember that USDA has made sure that all 50 states offer the possibility to buy online and USA Food Stamps to pay. What is more, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Market Basket, and Piggly Wiggly also allow you to use Food Stamps.
Bear in mind that you can only buy SNAP-eligible items. Regardless of the type of store you buy in, there are some restrictions. Therefore, you cannot buy all that you want or need.
Can I use Food Stamps at Stop & Shop if I collect SNAP benefits?
Stop & Shop accepts EBT card payments, so Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries can have this choice too. Remember that there are more than 400 stores so you can buy at any of them.
Eligible items include all sorts of fruits and vegetables. If you eat meat, fish, or poultry you can also purchase them. Breads and cereals are also included in the SNAP list of eligible items.
Dairy products, milk, and cheese are SNAP-eligible as well. Do not forget that eggs are another Food Stamps choice. If you have a pet, you cannot buy their food using your EBT card.
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Cosmetics, vitamins, medicines, or even household supplies are not permitted. Soaps, hygiene products, or paper products are not SNAP eligible either. Visit USDA to find out more places on the retailer locator. Be careful because there are many scams as USDA reported recently. Apply for Food Stamps now!
