Guide: Can you buy flowers with EBT?
Are you currently facing financial setbacks and have you found yourself entering the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)? Listen, no judgment here. Sometimes times do get tough and it’s smart of you to seek out all public assistance in a time of need.
That being said, it can be a challenge to understand the ins and outs of navigating public assistance programs. Especially when it comes to figuring out what you can use your EBT card on.
Some of you might ask, “Can you buy flowers with EBT?” Today we are going to answer just that and explore a couple of other things that you can use your EBT card on. Keep reading to find out more.
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What are EBT and Snap benefits?
First, let’s tackle what exactly we’re talking about here. SNAP (aka the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps people who are going through a financial setback buy food. The benefits (aka the monies) are distributed through what’s called an EBT card.
EBT stands for “electronic benefits transfer.” People also refer to this as a food stamp. This program helps many low-income people be able to support their families in the hopes that they can get out of their financial situation.
Can you buy flowers with EBT?
Now, let’s answer the main question at hand. No, you cannot use your EBT card to buy freshly cut or potted flowers. This is a non-necessity and therefore not covered by your SNAP benefits.
We know that this can be a total buzzkill, especially if you just want something pretty to look at but again, it’s a non-necessity for your survival. However, you do have some work to do. Keep reading to find out.
Can you buy seeds and plants with EBT?
Next, did you know that you can buy seeds and plans with your EBT card? Yes, this means there might be a loophole. So although you cannot purchase fresh-cut flowers with your EBT card, you can buy seeds for things that make food.
For example, if you wanted to start your garden to help create food for your house, you could buy the seeds. Now, let’s say you go to your local Walmart and buy 20 packs of seeds.
If one accidentally happens to be a flower seed and no one notices, well then there you go. So be it. We do think that being truthful is always best so if you get caught, that’s on you.
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What can you not use SNAP on?
Now, let’s get into the nitty-gritty. What can you not use SNAP on? Anything that is a nonfood item. For example, if you have a dog, unfortunately, you cannot use SNAP on the dog for any pet food. Nor can you use it on paper products, vitamins, grooming items, cosmetic soaps and shampoos, or medicines. So, you will need to plan accordingly.
Conclusion
In conclusion, although you cannot use EBT to buy actual fresh-cut flowers, you can still bring some fresh greens into your home by purchasing seeds. It can be daunting to figure out what you can use your EBT on.
By using this easy-to-follow guide, hopefully, you are better equipped to understand how to effectively plan out your budget. Happy shopping!