An article from 2023 began to resurface claiming that the federal program, which aims to combat food shortages in low-income families and families, can be used only to purchase alcoholic beverages, but this is false.
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service has already dismissed the rumor as false, and it’s worth remembering that this is against federal law. If you attempt this, not only will your transaction attempt be rejected, but you will possibly be investigated for fraud and even lose your access to the SNAP program.
“The benefits of SNAP surely outweigh beer, wine (or) alcoholic beverages,” spokeswoman Cherish Meadows said, adding that the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) operates under the same conditions.
The confusion appears to stem from a rule in the SNAP formula that retail liquor establishments can accept EBT transactions if a user purchases a sufficient amount of food, but all alcoholic beverages will still be rejected.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited, as well as tobacco products, vitamins, animal feed, cosmetics and other products. Alcohol can be purchased through Temporary Assistance to Disadvantaged Families (TANF), albeit under very strict conditions.
SNAP EBT cards are valuable because they allow recipients to purchase a wide variety of essential foods. These come with culmination and vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, bread and cereals. Additionally, SNAP benefits can be used to purchase snacks, convenient beverages, and even seeds and plants that produce food for the home.
This wide diversity of eligible pieces ensures that recipients have nutritious options, offering a balanced diet. It is essential to note that non-food parts, alcohol, vitamins, supplements and foods prepared for on-site consumption are not eligible. to purchase with SNAP benefits.
However, foods that are hot at the time of purchase should be used.
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