Use of SNAP Benefits 430-05-05-55

(Revised 01/01/04 ML2893)

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Prior Payment Prohibition

SNAP benefits must not be used to pay for any food or meal services purchased on credits (i.e. groceries charged).

 

SNAP benefits must not be used to pay for any food in advance.

 

Exception:

Food purchased from a nonprofit cooperative food-purchasing venture may be paid in advance.

 

Eligible Foods

1. Any food or food product intended for human consumption.

Exception:

Alcoholic beverages, tobacco, hot foods/products prepared for immediate consumption, vitamins and medicine.

2. Seeds and plants to grow foods for the personal consumption of eligible households.

 

Residents of Treatment Centers

Individuals in alcohol or drug treatment centers may use SNAP benefits to purchase food prepared for them during the course of their treatment.

 

Group Living Arrangement

Residents of a group living arrangement may use their SNAP benefits to purchase meals prepared for them or at retail food stores.

If the resident applies using the facility as an authorized representative, the group home may either receive or spend the benefit for food prepared by and or served to the resident.

 

Residents of Abuse Shelters

Residents of public or private non-profit abuse shelters may use their SNAP benefits to purchase meals prepared for them or at retail food stores.

 

Meal Delivery Service

Household’s eligible to purchase meals prepared and delivered by an authorized meal delivery service may use their SNAP benefits to purchase them.

 

Communal Dining Facility

An individual may use their SNAP benefits to purchase prepared meals at an authorized communal dining facility.

 

Homeless Meal Provider

Homeless households may use SNAP benefits to purchase meals prepared by a homeless meal meal provider.