The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allows SNAP beneficiaries to buy food in different types of stores. For example, you can buy at your local farmer’s market or you can choose a retail grocery store like Costco.
The Food Stamps program even allows SNAP recipients to make use of the money on their Electronic Benefits Transfer card online in all 50 states. Some stores are even offering free delivery if you spend a minimum amount.
It is always advisable to compare prices and to take advantage of the different perks SNAP has. For example, get more fruit and vegetables with the Double Up Food Bucks program. Or get a free ticket or reduced price at hundreds of museums with Museums for all in the USA.
IS COSTCO ACCEPTING SNAP BENEFITS AFTER THE LATEST UPDATES OF THE PROGRAM?
According to Costco, all their warehouses accept Electronic Benefits Transfer cards. So, you can continue going grocery shopping if this is your favorite grocery store in the USA.
Bear in mind that you can only buy SNAP-eligible items when you are using your EBT card. Undoubtedly, you can buy the necessary foods at Costco. Things like fish, meat, milk, eggs, vegetables, and even snacks.
What is more, if Costco sells plants or seeds to grow your own vegetable garden, you can also buy them with your SNAP benefits. On the contrary, you cannot use your Food Stamps to buy pet foods or hot foods.
Some people also wonder if they can buy cleaning products. Unfortunately, it is not possible to buy that either. Hygiene items are also excluded from the eligible list of products.
HOW MUCH MONEY CAN I SPEND AT COSTCO USING SNAP BENEFITS?
There is no limit as long as the items you are buying are SNAP-eligible. Some people prefer to buy everything they need for the week at Costco, while others prefer to buy on a daily basis.
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Moreover, it is possible to spend the full amount of money you get on Food Stamps or not. Some people prefer to save money for the next month. Do not worry because your money will remain there even if the new SNAP check arrives.
So, if you are a single person on SNAP benefits and get $291, you can spend it all in just one purchase. However, if you spend more money than the credit you have on your EBT, you will have to use your debit or credit card, at Costco or at any other place.
The only disadvantage is that you cannot use your Food Stamps to buy on Costco’s online website. Therefore, if that is your main choice, you will need to have a look at all the alternatives you have on the USDA locator.