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Can I use my electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card in another State?
Q) Can I use my electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card in another State?
A) Yes, SNAP benefits are interoperable through the use of your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card which means you will be able to use your SNAP EBT card at any USDA authorized food retailer accepting SNAP anywhere in the United States including the District of Columbia, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You cannot use your SNAP EBT card in Puerto Rico unless you got it from there.
You may need to call or get some assistance in order to visit your local social service office regarding your application for snap food stamps assistance program. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federally funded program to provide food assistance to low-income individuals and families. SNAP is funded by the federal government and administered through the states. Many states also work with other local agencies to provide ongoing nutritional education and training to SNAP recipients.
You can apply for food stamps online in most states, or at a local state or county office. Once the initial application is filled out, you will follow up with a face-to-face interview, and you will be required to provide verification of your income and expenses. If you are elderly or physically unable to travel to the office for the interview, you can apply for a waiver. If granted, the face-to-face interview will be replaced with a phone interview or home visit.