Is Canned Food Covered by EBT? Yes, and Here’s What You Need to Know
                                
                                
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                                According to the USDA, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides benefits to millions of Americans each month to purchase groceries. This includes using an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to buy a wide variety of foods, and a common question among shoppers is: 'Is canned food covered by EBT?' The answer is a clear yes.