Tag: Hygiene poverty

According to the USDA, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly accessed via an EBT card, is designed exclusively for purchasing food items for the household. This federal rule means that a wide range of essential, non-food products, including feminine hygiene products like pads, are not eligible for purchase with EBT benefits.

According to federal USDA guidelines, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is restricted to food items for home consumption. This means that essential personal hygiene products are not eligible purchases with food stamps. For many, this exclusion creates a significant financial strain, contributing to what is known as 'hygiene poverty'.