Can You Buy Hot Food with EBT in Illinois? Unpacking the Restaurant Meals Program
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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.
