OH SNAP! You can use your SNAP card on Long Island, NY, to purchase eligible food items at participating retailers.
Updated: Feb 21
You can use your SNAP card on Long Island, NY, to purchase eligible food items at participating retailers. SNAP benefits can be used to buy fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, breads, and cereals, as well as seeds and plants for food production click here
Using SNAP Benefits on Long Island, NY
- Eligible Purchases:
- SNAP benefits cover essential food items like fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, breads, and cereals click here
- You can also use them to buy seeds and plants for growing your own food. Click here
- Participating Retailers:
- To find authorized SNAP retailers near you, use the USDA's SNAP Retailer Locator by entering your location details. Click here
- Additional Programs:
- The Double Up Food Bucks program allows you to get free fruits and vegetables when you spend your SNAP benefits at participating stores across New York State, including Long Island. Click here
No fee cash withdrawals with snap card.
In New York, you can withdraw cash without fees from your EBT (cash benefits) card at Chase Bank ATMs, as they handle the state's EBT, as well as at Allpoint and MoneyPass network ATMs. Retailers like Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, and Dollar General also offer surcharge-free cash back at checkout.
Allpoint Network
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Fee-Free Locations: Use ATMs with the Quest® logo, specifically in Allpoint (40,000+ locations) and MoneyPass networks.
Retailers with Cashback: Many retail stores allow you to get cash back with a purchase at no cost.
Important Note: SNAP (food) benefits cannot be withdrawn as cash; these options apply to cash assistance benefits only.
Locate ATMs: Use the EBT map app or the MoneyPass locator to find nearby free options.
Avoid Fees: Look for Allpoint or MoneyPass logos on the ATM to ensure it is free.
For more information on SNAP retailers and programs, visit the USDA's SNAP Retailer Locator or local resources like the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Click here
snap programs. Click here.
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