What foods are eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits?

Q) What foods are eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits?

A) Households CAN use SNAP benefits to buy:

• Foods for the household to eat such as breads and cereals; fruits and vegetables; meats, fish and poultry; and dairy products.
• Seeds and plants which produce food for the household to eat.

Households CANNOT use SNAP benefits to buy:

• Beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes or tobacco;
• Any nonfood items such as pet foods, soaps, paper products and household supplies
• Vitamins and medicines.
• Food that will be eaten in the store.
• Hot foods