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SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.
If you are found eligible, you will receive SNAP benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which works like a debit card. Benefits are automatically loaded into your account each month. You can use your EBT card to buy groceries at authorized food stores and retailers.
What is Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)? Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is an electronic system that allows a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participant to pay for food using SNAP benefits.
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) SNAP benefits are delivered to EBT accounts. You will receive a plastic card with a magnetic strip (similar to a credit or debit card) to access your SNAP EBT account at authorized food retail outlets.
If you have a question about the eligibility of product for purchase using SNAP benefits, read answers to popular questions in the AskUSDA system.
People who are currently receiving SNAP benefits. Select your state from the drop-down below, or use the SNAP state directory, to: Learn when your benefits will be available; Find out where to call for information on your EBT card
If you are found eligible, you will receive SNAP benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which works like a debit card. Benefits are automatically loaded into your account each month. You can use your EBT card to buy groceries at authorized food stores and retailers.
SNAP online is currently available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. There are only two US Territories (Guam and Virgin Islands) that have yet to implement online purchasing. Watch this page for updated information. How can retailers add SNAP EBT to their retailer web site?
When will my SNAP benefits be available on my EBT card? Can I check the balance of my EBT SNAP account online? Why can people buy junk food with their SNAP benefits?
This dashboard displays state-reported data provided to FNS in accordance with the January 2023 guidance on the replacement of stolen EBT benefits with federal funds. All data provided to FNS will be posted here quarterly, as soon as possible following receipt.