FAQ for Markets & Retailers

What is SNAP Stretch?

SNAP Stretch is a way to help your SNAP customers' dollars go further. When they make a SNAP purchase of any qualifying SNAP item with their SNAP EBT card, they'll get a 1:1 match in SNAP Stretch dollars. So- for every dollar spent using SNAP, they'll receiver a dollar in SNAP Stretch.

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What if they have children?

Great! If a child is present, they will receive an additional 1:1 match, in addition to regular SNAP Stretch.

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What about Seniors?

SNAP Stretch is matched at a 1:2 rate for senior shoppers 60 or older!

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What can SNAP customers' buy?

Shoppers can use an EBT card to purchase these items:

-fruits and vegetables

-meat, fish, and poultry (eggs)

-dairy products

-breads and cereals

-other foods such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages

-seeds and plants which produce food for the household to eat

SNAP Stretch can be used to purchase these items:

-fresh fruits and vegetables

-canned, dried, or frozen whole or cut fruits and vegetables without added sugars, fats, oils, or salt

-seeds and plants intended for cultivation and consumption (example: tomato seeds or tomato plants)

-fresh herbs (example: basil, thyme, mint)

More questions about what you can purchase with an EBT card? Click here!

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What if they don't use all of their SNAP Stretch?

No worries! Your SNAP customers' can bring their SNAP Stretch back the next time they shop.

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What form does SNAP Stretch come in?

SNAP Stretch is given out in tokens, paper scripts or vouchers, or discounts at checkout.

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