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SNAP RETAILER REMINDER - ALLOWABLE ITEMS


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ONLY ACCEPT SNAP BENEFITS FOR ALLOWABLE ITEMS

SNAP Retailer Rules
Important Reminder

SNAP customers must use their SNAP EBT benefits to buy SNAP eligible foods or
drinks.

DO NOT ACCEPT SNAP BENEFITS FOR ANY PRODUCT WITH A SUPPLEMENT FACTS LABEL.

Not Allowed



Any item that has a Supplement Facts Label.



Supplement Facts Labels are found on Vitamins and many Energy Drinks/Shots and
Shakes/Protein Powders.

 

Allowed



Food and drink items with a Nutrition Facts Label.



DO NOT ACCEPT SNAP BENEFITS FOR ANY NON-FOOD ITEMS, HOT FOODS OR ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES.

Even if a customer says it is an emergency, or they do not have other money to
pay for it, do not accept SNAP benefits for items that are not allowed,
including:

 * Hot Food
 * Beer/wine/other alcoholic drinks
 * Cigarettes/cigars/other tobacco products
 * Gasoline
 * Dog food/cat food/other pet foods
 * Vitamins/medicine

 * Baby bottles/diapers/wipes
 * Forks/spoons/knives/coffee filters
 * Toilet paper/paper towels/napkins
 * Tampons/feminine pads
 * Soap/detergent
 * Mobile phone cards

Integrated Cash Register SystemsIf you scan items through an integrated cash
register system, be sure to share this information with any company you use to
manage your product codes. It is your responsibility to make sure the system is
programmed correctly to accept SNAP benefits for allowable items only.

Train Your EmployeesAs the owner, you are responsible for training everyone who
works for you. You can use these training materials to learn about SNAP rules.

What Happens if You or Your Employees Break the Rules?If you sell items that are
not allowed, your store may be disqualified from SNAP and you may have to pay a
fine. Your store may also be disqualified from WIC if you break SNAP rules.

If you have questions, please contact the Food and Nutrition Service, SNAP, at
RPMDHQ-Web@fns.usda.gov.


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SNAP Retailer Notice - October 2021

10/26/2021
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