Any new EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) user will have the same worry: What if I buy the wrong thing? While the rules to using food stamps, now known as SNAP benefits, are seemingly simple, there are a lot of gray areas. The benefits are supposed to pay for food, but what about fast food, pet…Read More
It’s impossible to think about online shopping without thinking of Amazon. The online giant allows you to buy and shop from the comfort of your own home, and recently their selection has been opened to fresh food and groceries, too. However, if you use EBT or food stamps, you may worry that you can’t use…Read More
Target proves a convenient and reasonably priced store, allowing households to pick up a week’s shopping easily. However, if you use food stamps (via an EBT account), you might worry about whether you can use your benefits at Target. So, does Target accept food stamps? What can you buy at Target with food stamps? More…Read More
For many families, making ends meet is always in the back of their minds. This is why EBT, or Electronic Benefits Transfer, is a staple in the lives of many low-income Americans. Designed to pay for a family’s food, EBT is a governmentally issued cash benefit for households who earn less than a certain amount…Read More
EBT, or Electronic Benefits Transfer, is a governmentally issued benefit for low-income Americans, and one that makes a world of difference for many families. The amount of money you’ll receive will depend on your income and the size of your family, but EBT is always designed to pay for a household’s food. However, like any…Read More
For many low-income American families, additional food stamp benefits are a crucial part of their monthly budget. Food stamp coupons, now known as SNAP benefits, are received via EBT, or Electronic Benefits Transfer. Since you now need an online account to receive and use your benefits, each household will need to keep an eye on…Read More
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is a government supplementary program to help individuals and families buy nutritious food. You might be wondering if you can apply for food stamps and if you can, how long it will take before you receive your benefits. These days many people are struggling…Read More
If you are new to the SNAP program and are wondering if you can use your food stamps to buy beer, I have bad news for you. You can’t buy beer with your food stamps. In fact, you can’t buy any liquor using your food stamps. NOTE: Are you on Medicare? Interested in seeing what additional…Read More
Buying food with food stamps can be a tricky process, especially when it comes to what you can and can’t buy. One essential grocery that can raise some questions is baby formula. Can you use your food stamps to buy baby formula? What kind of baby formula is covered by your EBT? Let’s find out. …Read More
EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) is available in just about every state in America, including North Carolina. EBT, most commonly used to refer to SNAP benefits, is a household staple for many low-income families. However, SNAP benefits only cover some grocery items. Even some essential grocery items aren’t covered by your benefits money, and once your…Read More