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SNAP Coupons: 7 Surprising Places You Can Use Your EBT Card

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By Lore Ramirez

Apr 27, 2024, 06:00 AM EDT

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can provide you with food stamps for hundreds, and sometimes thousands of dollars, in the 48 contiguous states, but this is not the only benefit for eligible individuals.

USDA allows certain eligible items to be purchased with SNAP coupons, so you can’t spend your EBT card money on anything, but there are some benefits you can take advantage of if you are part of the program. Keep reading to find out 7 surprising places where you can use your EBT card and get the most out of it.

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Where can you use your SNAP benefits and EBT card?

1. Amazon foods

SNAP coupons can be used to purchase eligible items on AmazonPlus the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will help you save money on Prime Access.

2. Amazon grocery shipping

Amazon revealed that the cost of its new food delivery service for SNAP recipients will be just $4.99 per month. Those recipients of the coupon program must have a registered EBT card and do not require Prime membership to join Amazon’s grocery delivery program.

3. Pharmacies

Pharmacy chains also allow SNAP recipients to use their EBT card for some eligible items, but this one can also help you save money and enjoy special discounts.

4. Museums

Did you know that there is a initiative called Museos para Todos, or Museums for All in English, for SNAP beneficiaries? This initiative can get free or discounted admission to more than 1,200 museums across the United States and all you have to do is present a photo ID and your EBT card. To know which museums have promotions for SNAP beneficiaries you can click here.

5. Zoos

The SNAP recipients can also take advantage of discounts to visit many of the zoos in the United Statesbut before leaving to spend the day in one of them, we recommend asking if they have any promotions for SNAP and what you need to bring.

6. Double meal

‘Double Up America’ is an initiative that works in more than 25 states in the country and it’s a great way to get double the vegetables and fruits since organization matches SNAP coupon dollars to get double the things you buy. To learn about places where you can take advantage of this SNAP benefit, visit https://doubleupamerica.org/.

7. Telephony

In addition to getting promotions on food, shipping, museums and zoos, Your SNAP coupons can help you get affordable prices for Internet access. Some beneficiaries qualify for Lifeline’s assistance program to obtain a discount on landline or wireless phones. To learn more about it you can click here.

Keep reading:
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– SNAP 2024 coupons: the four changes to take into account