EBT & SNAP Guides
Everything you need to know about using your EBT card.
- How to Use Your EBT Card
Step-by-step guide to using EBT at checkout, checking your balance, and what to do if your card is declined.
- What Foods Are EBT-Eligible?
A complete list of foods you can and cannot buy with SNAP EBT benefits.
- How to Apply for SNAP Benefits
How to apply for SNAP food assistance, eligibility requirements, and what to expect.
- Using EBT for Online Grocery Shopping
Which online retailers accept EBT and how to shop for groceries online with SNAP benefits.
- Complete EBT-Eligible Food List
Every food category covered by SNAP, with examples of what qualifies.
- SNAP Benefits by State
How SNAP benefit amounts vary by state and household size.
- Summer EBT & SUN Bucks 2026
How the $120-per-child summer grocery benefit works: who qualifies, when it loads, where to spend it, and which states opted out.
- Stores That Don't Accept EBT
TJ Maxx, Ross, Burlington, Ulta, GameStop and most fast food — which stores are off-limits, why, and the exceptions worth knowing.
- EBT Deposit Schedule by State
When SNAP benefits hit your card in every state: the deposit window, the digit or letter rule your state uses, and the number to check your balance.