By Arlenys Tabare
Dec 24, 2023, 1:45 PM EST
According to data from Category Partners this year The purchase of items for Christmas dinner will be 6.6% more than in 2022 Since due to high inflation the price of food increased, making many low-income households have difficulty acquiring it.
Taking into account that Christmas dinner is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year, some families will be able to save a little more by using food stamps provided by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
It is estimated that A basic dinner this year will cost $50.56 for a family of four. compared to $47.25 last year. For that reason, we tell you that you can buy with the EBT card for Christmas.
Shopping for Christmas dinner with SNAP
Every month SNAP sends payments to beneficiaries through a prepaid electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card.) with which recipients can buy basic foods in retail stores, supermarkets, agricultural markets, among others that are authorized, in this case it can be purchased for Christmas dinner:
Meats, poultry, fish, eggs, ham, butter, cranberry sauce, condiments, breads, cereals, fruits, vegetables, dairy products; foods such as snacks, seeds, plants minus soft drinks and tobacco.
You also cannot purchase vitamins, medications, supplements; beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes, hot food, or cleaning and personal hygiene items.
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