What Is SNAP?

Formerly the Food Stamp Program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people buy enough food each month. People who meet the eligibility requirements receive a monthly SNAP benefit. The SNAP benefit varies from family to family according to income, family size, and available resources. SNAP benefits are placed on the Access Oklahoma electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. The Access Oklahoma card looks like a credit or debit card and is used in the same way.

You can only buy certain things with SNAP benefits.

What can you purchase with SNAP benefits?

• Foods for the household to eat
• Breads and cereals
• Fruits and vegetables
• Meat, fish, and poultry
• Dairy products
• Plants and seeds which produce food for the household to eat

What cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits?

• Beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes, or tobacco
• Any nonfood items such as:
  • Pet foods
  • Soaps, paper products
  • Household supplies
  • Vitamins and medicines
• Food that will be eaten in the store
• Hot foods

Visit the USDA's SNAP web page for more information.
You also can go to the OKDHS site or call 1-866-411-1877.