What are food stamps?

Food stamps help you buy food. Whether you live alone or live with others, whether you have children or not, sometimes you can't pay all the bills and still have enough money to buy food. That's when food stamp benefits can really help. When you get food stamps, you will be given an account, like a bank account. You will also get a plastic card called the Mass EBT card. Each month, your food stamp benefits are put into your account. You can use your EBT card at grocery stores, convenience stores, markets, and co-ops. You use them the same way someone would buy food with a bankcard or a credit card. Food stamps help just when you need it most. But many people don't think that they can get food stamps. You don't have to be on welfare (TAFDC) to get food stamp benefits. And you may be eligible even if you are working. It all depends on your income, the money you have saved, and how many people live in your household. If you meet certain guidelines, you can get food stamps. What can I buy with food stamp benefits? Getting benefits each month EBT card