Tag: Snap eligible items

According to the USDA, Americans spend a significant portion of their grocery budget on snack foods, including those who rely on SNAP benefits. This often leads to questions about what is and isn't allowed when using an EBT card. The answer to 'Can EBT pay for snacks?' is generally yes, but it comes with specific federal rules and some important state-level caveats.

According to the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service, SNAP benefits (EBT) cannot be used to purchase items with a "Supplement Facts" label. Therefore, the simple answer to 'Does EBT pay for probiotics?' is no, if the probiotics are sold as a dietary supplement. However, the rules are more nuanced, as many food products naturally contain probiotics and are indeed EBT-eligible.