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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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How can you cancel your food stamps?

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Call your caseworker and tell him/her you no longer want them. Or, simply dont use your card for about a year and youll lose your benefits automatically.

Does cash and carry accept food stamps?

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It is all dependent on the store itself for example Makro & JTF Warehouse both accept Debit cards, though they prefer cash

Does Costco accept food stamps in Washington state?

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I know for sure that the Costco in Lacey, WA takes Ebt

Can illegal immigrants get food stamps?

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Illegal immigrants are not eligible for SNAP (food stamps).

Can you use a food stamp card in Florida?

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--Actually, Yes they can. Taken directly from the USDA website: 13. Can I use my electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card in another state?

Yes, all EBT cards can be used in all States. You can find more answers here: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/faqs.htm

Can a felon in NC get food stamps?

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Short answer, Yes they can. I am currently going through the process and have a class H felony. I was approved for $140 a month contigent upon me completing a 1 hour class/assesment to see if i still have drug problems. HERES THE CATCH- Only people with class H and I felonys can qualify. Anything above a class I dissaqualifies you completly.

What can food stamps be used for?

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Food stamps are for the purpose of buying food. You can't buy soaps, detergent, shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper, candy, soda, beer (or any alcohol), only food. The clerk or cashier in the store should be able to tell you if an item is eligible for purchase with food stamps. There are a few places that accept food stamps for nonfood items, but that is fraud and those who do this can be fined and/or arrested. Food stamps are for food only.

Do food stamp benefits expire?

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No, they carry over. They expire 365 days later, though.

Can the state of Michigan take you child support if you receive food stamps and medicaid?

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I live in Indiana, and I know they keep child support to pay back TANF (welfare) In some instances Medicaid as well. Every state might be different. In my state regardless of how much child support a person gets they only receive the first $50 if they get a welfare check and the rest goes to the state.

They wont take it for food stamps.

Can you use an Arkansas food stamp card in Texas?

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I know that you can use it in Texarkana but I think that's only because its a border city.

Does bj's accept food stamps?

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as of October 29, 2009 the official word is Costco will be taking food stamps. .msnbc.msn.com/id/33509601/ns/business-retail/

12/28/09: I've just checked the Sequim Washington Costco and the answer is "yes" they now accept EBT.

No, they do not. I googled "Costco accepts food stamps" and a Costco pdf popped up that says they do not.

August 23, 2009 by GinaC1104

As of June 2009, Costco in NY - Astoria, Queens and Sunset Park, Brooklyn has been taking food stamps.

The following link is a post from the NY Times, showing the pilot program and how NY is planning on changing because of the economics. According to state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, if Costco refuses to not accept food stamps in the East Harlem location he will seek legal actions. *note the 2nd link

I say as a community that we should be able to contact our state government and ask them to follow in NY's footsteps and help us during these serious times of economics.

cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/27/Costco-will-accept-food-stamps-at-2-stores/

legalnewsline.com/news/221260-Costco-will-begin-taking-food-stamps

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Can you buy Publix sushi with food stamps?

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Yes, but only applies to cold subs. If you request your sub to be pressed or toasted, FL food stamps will not pay for it.

Does McDonald's accept food stamps?

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Food stamps can only be used to purchase food for human consumption and seeds and plants to grow food for household use.

They cannot be used to purchase food that will be eaten or heated in the store. There are some exceptions to this rule, but they're intended to cover low-cost soup kitchen type programs operated by the county, not Taco Bell.

Welfare checks and food stamps are examples of?

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Transfer Payments

In the US, Social Security is not, strictly speaking, a transfer payment; it's social insurance. Welfare payments and Medicaid may also be described as entitlement programs.

Can you go to jail for food stamp fraud?

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Absolutely. That is defrauding the FoodStamp Program which is a Federal offense and punishable by a $250,000 fine and up to 25 years in prison. It carries the most harsh penalties of all the wellfare programs because the government has spent a lot of time and money trying to prevent it. I would advise against it.

Who came up with food stamps and when did they start?

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to be honest i really dont know who came up wit those

Does wal greens everywhere accepts ebt food stamp cards?

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Yes most Walgreens locations accept the SNAP or in some states the LINK card. You will see if they accept it because they will have posted a decal on the location door saying they accept SNAP benefits since each state will vary by how they term the way their food stamp cards are addressed. For example if you live in IL we call our food stamp cards LINK. So if you have questions about if your food stamp card will be accepted call the individual location and ask if SNAP benefits can be used there. Just about every Walgreens accepts SNAP benefits.

How many people in the US are on food stamps?

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89,996,073 i work at the u.n capital building which is where they keep track of how many people are in the world and we know many things about how many people.. in the U.S. so yeah!

Can you use tn food stamp card in Alabama?

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No

The answer should be Yes! I saw this on here, and felt the need to respond. We live near the state line, and I have carried my sister many times to Tennessee. The card does work there.

Can a sixteen year old mother get food stamps?

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Not really. Their parents are responsible for the minor. If they are not being taken care of, the state may take over and put them in a foster home.

Can you use PA food stamps card in CT?

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According to the brochure that is mailed with the card, "Your Florida Benefit Security Card": Yes, But, you must notify customer service FIRST before you go (and this applies to any state other than Florida). They give 2 ways: the 800 number or online. www dot ebtaccount dot jpmorgan dot com 888.356.3281

Also, many banks and some credit unions participate in multiple networks. This is what makes their cards versatile. Florida's EBT Only participates in the "quest" network.

So, make sure the store you are going to accepts the quest network of cards. Just like the visa network, the mastercard network, American express network or diners club network of cards, it is another network. Many banks, credit unions and stores also use quest.

What is the maximum income you can receive in a household to be eligible to receive food stamps?

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The maximum varies from state to state. Your income and how many people in your family is another indicator. There is a page that can tell you if you qualify and for how much by answering a few questions. If you do qualify then it will direct you to the proper site for your state.