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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
If you are suffering from a lack of adequate food and nutrition you are entitled to apply for food stamp or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Your age does not matter. If you’re under the age of 18 and living with your family, then your family has the right to apply for food stamps if the household income falls below the program poverty wage limit.
SNAP Benefits by Household Size
Household Size Maximum Monthly Benefit, FY 2019 Estimated Average Monthly Benefit, FY 2019
1 $192 $131
2 $353 $239
3 $505 $365
4 $642 $448
5 $762 $506