If you have food stamps or EBT, you already know that you can buy groceries for your family, but what about Amazon, the tentacled interweb Leviathan that grasps at every aspect of our daily lives and beyond? Some of the items on this list may surprise you.
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Surprising Amazon Purchases with EBT
There was a time when you could only use your SNAP benefits to buy groceries at traditional grocery stores.
However, because more people shop online than ever before, major online retailers such as Amazon have adapted.
Now accept the electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card for a variety of purposes.
Some of these facts may surprise you.
Atkins Bars
Before the Keto diet, there was the Atkins diet, which was one of the first low-carb weight-loss strategies.
Some of their “Endulge” and protein meal bars qualify as food on Amazon.
With flavors like strawberry cheesecake, nutty fudge brownie, and vanilla pecan crisp available.
Not all of their bars are SNAP-eligible, so double-check.
Chia Pets Trolls Doll
Technically, Chia seeds are edible.
Even if the majority of the other components of a Chia Pet (namely, the clay figurine into which the seeds are planted) are not.
While not all Chia Pets are SNAP-eligible, the Chia Pet Trolls version is, and it’s a fun project for children to grow.
Coffee Pods
Though you can’t buy a cup of hot coffee with EBT, Keurig owners rejoice:
you can buy Keurig coffee pods with EBT on Amazon.
And the online retailer is offering a 40-pod sampler for $22.98.
That’s more than a month’s worth of daily coffee for less than $1 per pod.
To stay caffeinated, use your EBT card to stock up on fancy-flavored Nespresso capsules, coffee pods, and K-cups.
Energy Drinks
Everyone needs a pick-me-up now and then, and energy drinks can provide one in a gulp.
Fortunately, you can use your EBT to buy energy drinks like Monster on Amazon.
Because you can’t buy supplements or vitamins with your food stamps card,
You won’t be able to buy those brands of energy drinks with your food stamps card.
Check Out What You Can’t Buy on Amazon With SNAP
Aside from regular grocery store purchases, there are numerous other ways to use your food stamp card.
Some may regard these as unusual items that can be purchased with EBT.
If you are unsure whether a purchase will be approved by SNAP, contact your local food stamp office.
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