Got a MS EBT card? If you’re receiving Mississippi food stamps, you could qualify for other helpful programs as well (including free Internet service)! Check out our list of benefits for MS EBT recipients below.
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7 Things You Need to Know about Mississippi Food Stamps
At Low Income Relief, we write extensively about food stamps. Our goal is to help low income people save money and get free stuff. We have a lot of content that can help you if you have MS EBT!
- Apply for Mississippi food stamps online. I’ve had many people tell me that the only reason they don’t have food stamps is because they’re too embarrassed to go into the office. You can apply online and skip the lines!
- You can buy fruit trees. It’s true! You can buy much more than just groceries. You can buy seeds and produce-bearing plants with your MS EBT card! You can also buy certain gift baskets and birthday cakes. Here are some other surprising things you can buy with food stamps.
- Shop smart. You may be able to get more food for your money at farmer’s markets and You-Pick Strawberry Fields!
- You may be eligible for more food stamps. We’ve cracked the code on how the food stamps office determines your monthly food stamps allotment… and we’ve discovered ways that you can increase your monthly balance! Learn the trick that 90% of people don’t know about.
- You can get cash back (it’s legal)! With smart shopping techniques, you can put cash back in your pocket when you shop with your MS EBT. Here’s how.
- You can shop at many places. Some retailers, such as Farmer’s Markets, often offer double-up programs where you can get twice as much food as you pay for. Bulk retailers like Costco also accept food stamps. Here’s a list of places that accept EBT. Some retailers even give you extra discounts, when you have EBT. For example, the Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-Op offers a Limited Income Membership Entry for households that receive MS EBT benefits.
- You can use your EBT card in other states! Not only can you shop in other states, you can also get EBT discounts in other states. All of our state lists use green titles to indicate what venues accept out-of-state EBT cards for discounts.
Enjoy the Double Up Food Bucks program with your MS EBT card in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the Double Up Food Bucks program received about $5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This allows the program to match the purchases of MS EBT and SNAP customers, dollar for dollar (up to $20) when they buy fresh produce and fruits at participating Farmer’s Markets, Grocery Stores, and Produce Stands. Not all locations participate in the program, so it is good to call before you go.
Here is a list of the restaurants currently participating in Mississippi’s Double Up Food Bucks program:
Grocery Stores:
- Cash Saver by Vowell’s
- 507 Hwy 16 West, Carthage MS 39051.
- 1700 Frontage Rd., Meridian MS 39301.
- 261 Devereaux Dr., Natchez MS, 39120.
- Piggly Wiggly
- 169 N 1st St. Gloster, MS 39638.
- 772 E. Main Ave. Lumberton, MS 39455.
- Turner’s Downtown Market
- 102 Front Ave., Indianola MS 38751.
- Vowell’s Marketplace
- 5777 Terry Rd., Byram MS 38272.
- 207-j North Davis Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732.
- 820 Hwy 35 N, Forest MS 39074.
- 5777 Terry Rd., Jackson MS 39272.
- 2101 Raymond Rd. Jackson, MS 39212.
- 2214 S Church Ave., Louisville, MS 39339.
- 1786 Simpson Hwy 149, Mendenhall, MS 39114.
- 19 East Main St. Noxapater, MS 39346.
- 716 Pecan Ave., Philadelphia, MS 39350.
- 595 East Main St., Philadelphia, MS 39350.
Farmers Market:
- Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market
- 1070 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501.
- Happy Foods Project Farmers Market
- 1153 Section 5 Road, Mark MS 38646.
- Hernando Farmers Market
- 2535 Highway 51 South, Hernando, MS 38632.
- Moorhead Farmers Market
- 1153 Section 5 Road, Marks MS 38646.
- Ocean Springs Farmers Market
- 1000 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.
- Tutwiler Pop Up Market
- 408 Holly Street, Tutwiler MS 38963.
Produce Stand:
- Brookway Market Basket
- 835 Brookway Blvd, Brookhaven, MS 39601.
- Rivers Market LLC
- 20 Willow Creek Lane, Byram MS 38272
- Mathis Produce
- MS-305 #482, Meridian, MS 39301.
If you qualify for MS EBT, you may be eligible for these incredible programs too!
50% off Amazon Prime
Amazon offers discounted Amazon Prime memberships for customers who have MS EBT! With this discounted Amazon Prime membership, you’ll receive free two-day shipping on your Amazon orders and you’ll also enjoy access to FREE streaming services! You’ll need to verify that you receive food stamps or Medicaid to get this incredible price.
Free Cell Phones & Service
Cell phones and service are available FREE for individuals and families who have MS EBT. Find out who offers free phones and service in your area.
$5 Internet
Internet for just $5 per month?! We’ve found a series of low income Internet discounts from providers like Comcast, CenturyLink, AT&T, Cox Communications and more! Click here to learn how to get discounted Internet services!
Free Computers
Computers and laptops may be available free or cheap to Alabama food stamps recipients. These programs donate gently used and refurbished machines to low income individuals and families who need them.
Other Discounts
At Low Income Relief, our goal is to help everyone with MS EBT save money and get free stuff. If you’ve got MS EBT, you may also be eligible for these programs:
- Legal aid
- Prescription discounts
- Student loan assistance ($0 per month payments!)
- Summer meals (free, for kids ages 18 and under)
- Tax filing assistance
- Utility assistance (electric bills, etc)
- Veterinary care grants, free pet food and more
Get museum admission discounts with your MS EBT card!
For your convenience, we’ve organized our free and discounted museum admission list alphabetically by city. Museums with green titles are Museums for All participants. These venues accept EBT cards from all 50 states, so you don’t have to be a Mississippi resident to get these great deals!
Please note that you cannot pay for admission with your EBT card. You will show the EBT card to receive the discount but you will need to pay the remaining admission price, if any, in cash or with a credit/debit card.
Gulfport
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center for Children – $3 per person
Explore the hands-on, sensory-rich exhibits at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center for Children. Bring your Mississippi EBT card to the front desk to receive admission for just $3 per person. Each card entitles up to four people to discounted admission. While you’re there, thank them for being Mississippi’s first and only Museums for All partner!
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Nicole Thelin
Nicole is the founder and lead researcher of Low Income Relief. After a personal experience with poverty and homelessness following her husband's sudden medical discharge from the U.S. Army, Nicole discovered the life-changing impact of community resources. This experience ignited her passion for empowering others to navigate similar crises. Nicole launched her writing career at age 16, working for various newspapers and publications. Her commitment to in-depth research and accessible content has been recognized by Google for Publishers and other industry leaders. For over 20 years, she has applied her investigative skills to uncover the most helpful, up-to-date information on benefits programs and community resources, ensuring Low Income Relief maintains the most extensive resource databases available.
Mark s
Tuesday 12th of December 2023
I don't know how active this page is but the Mississippi market thing is not in the state of Mississippi it is in Minnesota it's just called Mississippi market so it doesn't help us here in Mississippi. Just thought I'd let you know