Yes — SNAP is 100% the same thing as food stamps.The federal government simply changed the official name from “Food Stamp Program” to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2008. Everything else — the benefits, the EBT card, the stores you can use, and who qualifies — remains identical. Most people (including recipients, cashiers, and …
Most people think SNAP EBT only covers basic groceries: bread, eggs, rice, milk, and vegetables. That belief is completely outdated. Under current federal rules, SNAP covers a far wider range of foods, including items many would never expect: take-and-bake pizza, lobster, cold sushi, iced coffee drinks, edible gift baskets, meal replacement shakes, and even seeds …
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) lets over 41 million Americans buy SNAP eligible foods with their EBT card at stores, farmers markets, and online. This guide details everything you can purchase—from dairy products and fruits to vegetables, eggs, beans, grains, pasta, condiments, spices, coffee, tea, sports drinks, juice, water, frozen foods, baby food, formula, …
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is the nation’s largest federal nutrition assistance program. Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), it helps over 41 million low-income Americans afford healthy food each month. As of October 2025, the program operates under updated 2025–2026 …
In Wyoming, where vast prairies meet rugged mountains, from the energy boom in Casper to the small-town vibes of Sheridan, high food costs and isolation can make every meal a challenge. Whether you’re a rancher in Laramie, a family in Cheyenne, or a senior in Gillette, the Wyoming SNAP application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …
In Wisconsin, from the bustling streets of Milwaukee to the quiet dairy farms of Green Bay and the rural reaches of Door County, rising food costs can challenge any household. Whether you’re a working parent in Madison, a retiree in La Crosse, or a tribal member in Oneida, the Wisconsin SNAP application for the Supplemental …
In the rolling hills of West Virginia, from bustling Charleston to rural communities in the Monongahela Valley, grocery costs can weigh heavily on tight budgets. Whether you’re a coal miner’s family in Beckley, a retiree in Morgantown, or a single parent in Huntington, the West Virginia SNAP application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—known …
From the rainy streets of Seattle to the sunny orchards of Yakima and the rural expanses of Spokane County, Washington’s diverse communities grapple with high living costs. If you’re a family in Tacoma pinching pennies, a tech worker in Bellevue on a tight budget, or a senior in Olympia, the Washington SNAP application for the …
From the bustling suburbs of Northern Virginia to the rural heartlands of the Shenandoah Valley, rising grocery prices challenge families across the Commonwealth. Whether you’re a working parent in Richmond, a retiree in Virginia Beach, or a farmer in Roanoke, the Virginia SNAP application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—known as Food Assistance here—can …
In Vermont, where the rolling hills of Burlington meet the rural charm of Rutland and the tight-knit communities of the Northeast Kingdom, grocery costs can challenge any budget. Whether you’re a farmer in Stowe, a student in Middlebury, or a senior in Brattleboro, the Vermont SNAP application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—known as …