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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assists low income individuals with affording food. Historically, the assistance was paid in the form of stamps or vouchers. Because of this, the program is sometimes known as food stamps. In more modern times, the stamps were replaced with a debit system known as EBT.

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Where can I access my EBT account?

It's quiet simple actually to access your EBT account. All you have to do really is got to EBT.com and then you just have to type in your information and then you can log into your account to access your food stamps.

Should People be aloud to buy junk food from food stamps?

I think people should be allowed to buy what they want on food stamps...I know you can't buy preparerd food or anything like that. But chips and candy yes, they may have children and they should be able to buy that for them... They should buy healthy food also, but kids like to have cookies and candy sometimes too...

What stores in nyc accept food stamps?

All supermarkets, most bodegas (Spanish convenience stores), some Target Superstores, Walmarts, etc.

Where can you buy food for a clam?

Find clams at low tide.....look for a small breathing hole, it kind of looks like a tiny u shaped hole in the sand.....bring a strong stiff garden rake and rake the sand until you find a hit...you will be suprised at how many clams you can find. Also look for small clams with their back ends sticking out stuck in the sand, usually they are viable. Find clams at low tide.....look for a small breathing hole, it kind of looks like a tiny u shaped hole in the sand.....bring a strong stiff garden rake and rake the sand until you find a hit...you will be suprised at how many clams you can find. Also look for small clams with their back ends sticking out stuck in the sand, usually they are viable.

Can you buy protein powder with food stamp?

yes you can. i think they allowed it now to be bought, because a week ago i went to walmart and bought a protein powder and some other supplements, i thought i might have to pay cash but nope i just swiped my ebt with the other foods and in went thought so yes.

Did people ever pay for food stamps?

yES, BACK IN THE DAY PEOPLE HAD TO PAY A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THE AMOUNT OF FOOD STAMPS THEY RECIEVED.IT WAAS NOT UNTIL JIMMY CARTER BECAME PRESIDENT THAT HE DECIDED TO GIVE THE FOOD STAMPS TO THE POOR FOR FREE.

Can you use Louisiana food stamp card in another state?

Yes the SNAP program is through the USDA and is a federal program. Benefits can be used in any state throughout the US and Puerto Rico. The state in which they are issued is irrelevant. If a retailer takes snap benefits, you may use it in the state of your choice.

I currently receive benefits in Alabama. I live in Phenix City, AL which is on the border of GA. Many of the stores that I shop at are closer if I just go across the line to GA and my benefits are accepted. Prior to becoming unemployed, I was a store manager for a Dollar Tree and we accepted SNAP benefits. I never had a problem processing transactions for out of state benefits.

Can a felon receive TANF in GA?

As of the end of the 2012 Georgia legislative session, under GA § 49-4-184 (Eligibility for assistance), an applicant or recipient for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is ineligible if he was 1) convicted of a serious violent felony on or after January 1, 1997; or 2) convicted of a felony under the Georgia Controlled Substances Act on or after January 1, 1997.

A "serious violent felony" is defined as murder or felony murder, armed robbery, kidnapping of a victim under age 14, rape, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, and aggravated sexual battery.

A felon whose crime does not fall under either 1) or 2) above would be eligible for TANF in Georgia.

What does a food stamp look like?

Food stamps were pieces of paper that had an amount of 1, 5, 10, or 20 to be used just like money on food. Now most states use a card that can be used to purchase food.

If you am on food stamps do you qualify for low income apartment assistance?

You don't necessarily qualify for low income apartments if you are on food stamps. They are different programs, though they are intended to help the same groups of people, and the requirements for them are slightly different.

Can a convicted drug felon receive food stamps in GA?

NO...not in GA anyway. You are automatically denied for being a "law breaker", however your income does count. Even if you have sucessfully completed jail, rehab and probation you are not eligible.

If you have an IRA can you receive food stamps?

Yes you can receive Food Stamps with an IRA. In the last couple of years rules were changed that no longer consider an IRA as part of your assets.

Does whole foods accept food stamps nyc?

Whole foods does accept Ebt, but you can NOT use it for the salad bar items or thier hot foot selections.

Can you receive unemployment and food stamps?

Yes you can. They will determine your foodstamp value after you give them your award letter from unemployment.

Is social services in NJ allowed to include the income from SSI to get food stamps?

Yes the SSI payments amount would be counted as a part of your support income assistance that you are receiving for your necessary living expenses.