Tag: Ebt restaurants

According to the Illinois Department of Human Services, most SNAP participants cannot use their benefits for hot, ready-to-eat foods. However, Illinois has implemented a specific program called the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) that allows certain vulnerable individuals to buy hot food with EBT in Illinois. This critical provision offers an alternative for those unable to prepare their own meals.

Millions of Americans rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table, but a common misconception is that EBT cards cannot be used for hot, prepared meals. While the standard rule restricts the purchase of hot food, some states have an exemption called the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) that allows eligible SNAP recipients to use their benefits at participating fast food restaurants.