SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a valuable service provided by the USDA to boost the food budgets of its recipients, helping them gain better access to nutritious food. The program, which has evolved since its inception in 1939, now uses an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system introduced in 1988, allowing recipients to make payments using a debit card.

You can use your SNAP benefits on Amazon to order food by adding your EBT card and entering your EBT pin. The program applies to eligible items on Amazon Grocery and Amazon Fresh, which are conveniently labeled with a “SNAP EBT” tag. While Amazon Fresh is a service available exclusively to Prime members, it also happens to be a great perk for SNAP users.

Free shipping is an added advantage for SNAP users on both platforms. For Amazon Grocery, free shipping is available for purchases over $25, while on Amazon Fresh, it applies for purchases exceeding $35. Moreover, SNAP users can avail of further discounts on many popular items like Campbell's Soup and Quaker Oats.

As an extra benefit, SNAP users can get a 50% discount on Prime membership, reducing the monthly fee from $12.99 to $5.99. This discounted Prime membership provides SNAP recipients with access to Prime Video, Amazon Music, and lower-priced products.