Frequently Asked Questions

SNAP is a federal food assistance program that provides benefits (or food stamps) so that people in need can purchase healthy food.

Double Up Food Bucks doubles the value of SNAP benefits spent at participating farmers markets and grocery stores.

SNAP is the federal program that provides food assistance, often called food stamps, to those who need it. EBT stands for "Electronic Benefits Transfer" and is the mechanism to use SNAP benefits.

In NewStateCloner, people who are eligible for SNAP are provided a [State EBT Card Name]. The [State EBT Card Name] is used to purchase eligible food products and access benefits electronically, through EBT, rather than using paper food stamps and checks.

Visit [state website] for information about how to qualify for SNAP/EBT.

Yes, you can use your EBT card out of state.

You can use your EBT card to buy groceries and seeds or plants that produce food. Items such as alcohol, tobacco products, vitamins, and non-food household items cannot be purchased with EBT.

No, pet food cannot be purchased with an EBT card.

You can visit the [State Site] to see if you qualify to receive SNAP and a EBT Card.