Got EBT? We’ve found over 1,000 incredible EBT discounts. You can get FREE museum admission, cheap Amazon memberships and even discounts at certain retailers! That’s right – your food stamps benefits can do so much more than just buy groceries!

While some of these discounts are available to SNAP users across the United States, many of them are local to your individual state. In order to find your local EBT discounts, make sure you select your state from the alphabetized state list below. If you have an EBT card, then you won’t want to miss any of this!

Make sure you save this page, too. We’re constantly updating this list with new freebies as we find them. When we started this list in 2015, we only had 5 discounts. Now we have over 1,000!

Nationwide EBT Discounts

Amazon has an incredible low income discount! If you receive SNAP benefits (or Medicaid, TANF, TTANF, LIHEAP or another qualifying benefit), you can get Amazon Prime for just $6.99 instead of the usual $14.99. That’s more than 50% off! Your benefits will include FREE shipping and FREE streaming access to thousands of titles. Claim your Amazon discount now.

Bike share programs typically offer discounts for low income people. If you live near a city, check out this list of bike share programs that offer low income discounts!

Cell phones and service are available FREE for both individuals and families who receive EBT benefits. Pick your provider today.

YMCA organizations typically offer discounts for low income individuals and families. If you qualify for food stamps in your state, you may qualify for a discounted YMCA membership! Contact your local YMCA for details.

EBT Secrets You Need to Know

Before we dive into the list of state-by-state EBT discounts, there are a few other incredible EBT secrets that you need to know.

After a decade of researching the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, I’ve found all sorts of weird loopholes and rules. For example, did you know that you can use your food benefits to purchase certain non-food items?

Buy gift baskets and more! These rules are actually part of the actual federal food stamps law, so they can be used in all 50 states. Here’s a list of surprising things you can buy with EBT right now. 

Fast food restaurants accept EBT cards in certain areas under certain circumstances. In order to use these benefits, you must meet strict criteria and live in a participating area. Not everyone can buy fast food with EBT, but some can!

Plant a garden! You can buy seeds and produce-bearing plants with your EBT card at participating retailers. You just need to realize that not every retailer is set up to process seeds and plants this way, so check with the seller before you run your card.

Get more food stamps?!  Many people only get $23 in food stamps each month. 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! Get more EBT using these loopholes that most people don’t know about.

You can even get cash back from your food stamps card! It’s true and it’s legal – no cash benefits required. One of our readers earned an additional $437.84 just by shopping with her food stamps card. She uses that extra money to buy diapers, wipes and other essentials. Start getting cash back with EBT today.

Shop at these retailers! Did you know that Costco, farmer’s markets and even some you-pick strawberry fields and orchards can accept EBT benefits? Some retailers even give you either discounts or free stuff if you shop there with your food stamps card.

Buy groceries online! In certain states, Amazon, Safeway, ShopRite, Hy-Vee, Hart’s Local Grocers, Dash’s Market, Wegmans and more can accept your EBT card for online grocery purchases.

Get groceries delivered from Instacart! You can use food stamps to order groceries on Instacart! You can order them for pickup or delivery.

Got questions about food stamps? We’ve got answers to your most common food stamps questions here!

Don’t Miss Out on Other Benefits

Many other assistance programs use the same eligibility guidelines as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, so if you’re eligible for food benefits then you may also be eligible for these programs too!

FREE Internet! Many internet providers offer low income discounts. When you pick one of these discounted plans and combine the Affordable Connectivity Program subsidy, you could get your internet completely free. And if you’re eligible for SNAP, you’re usually eligible for these automatically!

Utility discounts! Many utility companies offer low income discounts, payment assistance and free weatherization assistance for low income borrowers! If you qualify for food stamps, then you might qualify for some amazing savings on your utilities!

Property tax exemptions! If you own your own home and you’re low income, you may be eligible for property tax exemptions that can drastically reduce your housing costs. Check with your county for more information about these exemptions and how to apply. This benefit is retroactive in several states, so you could even receive a check for the property tax you’ve paid over the last 2-3 years! When I filed for the first time, I received a check for several thousand dollars.

Veterinary care grants! If you have a furry friend, you’ll want to know about these agencies that offer financial assistance with veterinary bills!

Local EBT Freebies & Discounts

In order to find the best EBT discounts, select your state from the alphabetical list below! Many states offer museum discounts, state parks discounts and so much more to low income residents. In fact, there are too many discounts to list all in one post like this so we’ve organized them into state-specific guides instead.

Be sure to check out nearby states, too! Museums for All partners accept EBT cards from all states, so even more adventure could be lurking just beyond the state line.

Alabama

Alabama food stamps recipients can get special perks at both farmer’s markets and U-Pick Strawberry farms at certain locations, like Burks Farms in Fairview, AL. They also have, $5 spay/neuter pet surgeries, and dollar doubling programs at Farmers’ Markets in multiple locations. Find more Alabama EBT discounts here. 

Alaska

Alaska offers museum discounts and also has farmer’s markets that will double your money! You could qualify for free legal services, prescription discounts and so much more! See the Alaska EBT discount list here!

Arizona

Arizona has some sweet discounts! They offer the Double Up Food Bucks program for SNAP recipients when they use their EBT cards at participating Farmer’s Market locations. $1 spent with the EBT Quest card gains an extra $1 to spend on SNAP eligible fresh food and produce at the market. 

Arizona also allows disabled, elderly, and homeless SNAP recipients to participate in the Restaurant Meals Program. These customers can use their EBT cards to purchase prepared meals at participating restaurants and retailers. It is important to note that only specific restaurants in specific locations participate in the Restaurant Meals Program, but don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. 

As of June 31, 20221, eligible clients can use your SNAP benefits at over 300 fast food restaurants in Arizona. Only certain locations participate, so it’s important to check this list to make sure the location near you is participating.

You can visit the Phoenix Zoo, i.d.e.a. Museum, Arizona Science Center and so many other places for $5 or less per person with your EBT card! Get the details on this and Arizona’s other amazing EBT discounts here!

Arkansas

Arkansas allows you to use food stamps at farmers’ markets and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs, but not restaurants. Arkansas has the Double You Dollars program that allows you to get $2 worth of groceries for every $1 spent with your SNAP/EBT card at participating Farmer’s market locations. See what Arkansas offers here.

California

California boasts over 100 museums that offer admission for either free or a discounted rate. In fact, some counties even let certain recipients use their food benefits at fast food restaurants, having officially changed their Restaurant Meals Program to be statewide!

Instead of each county deciding on the Restaurant Meals Program for themselves, the state has now streamlined the process into one statewide program. You won’t want to miss the incredible benefits available in California for EBT cardholders! Get the California EBT discount list now!

Colorado

Colorado has several museum discounts for low income families. If you’ve got food stamps, then you can get an annual membership to WOW Children’s Museum in Lafayette for just $10 per year!  They also offer the Double Up Food Bucks programs at participating locations. Find this and other exclusives in our Colorado EBT discount list.

Connecticut

Connecticut has more than half a dozen museum discounts for low income families. You’ll find these and other EBT discounts in our Connecticut list!

Delaware

Delaware residents who receive benefits can get discounts to some awesome programs and organizations, such as Bike Delaware and the Royal Scottish Dance Society, and a $10 state parks pass! We’ve also found some incredible museum discounts! Find these and other awesome services for EBT recipients here. 

Florida

Florida offers admission to museums for free or $3, including both the Museum of Science and History (MOSH) in Jacksonville and the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa. Discounted cell phone and internet service is also available. Get all the details in our article on Florida EBT discounts.

Georgia

Georgia features over a half-dozen discounted museums and destinations! You can experience the Georgia State Railroad Museum, explore the Georgia Museum of Art and visit the Breman for $3 or less per person with your food stamps card! Get the details on this and other discounts in our piece on Georgia EBT discounts!

Hawaii

Hawaii residents with SNAP benefits can get discounts to Kroc Center Hawaii and so much more! Find out all the Hawaii discounts you may qualify for with your EBT card here.

Idaho

Idaho residents can visit the Idaho Potato Museum for just $3 or less! Find the details on this and other EBT discounts in Idaho here. 

Illinois

Illinois boasts a stunning list of more than two dozen museums where Illinois LINK cardholders can get either free or discounted admission. This list includes Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium! If you have EBT benefits in Illinois, then you won’t want to miss this incredible list of benefits!

Indiana

Indiana is home to more than a dozen awesome museums that invite food stamps recipients to visit for either free or cheap. You could get an annual family pass to Minnetrista for just $5 per year! Get the scoop on this and other Indiana EBT discounts here!

Iowa

Iowa has some incredible museum discounts and other benefits for low income residents. You can get all the details on Iowa’s EBT discounts here.

Kansas

Kansas residents can double their money at certain farmer’s markets, get recreational program scholarships, half-price memberships to select community centers and more! Get the details on Kansas’ programs for EBT customers here. 

Kentucky

Kentucky residents can double their money at certain farmer’s markets, save money on prescriptions and so much more! You can also get incredible membership discounts at Highlands Museum and Discovery Center! Get the details on Kentucky’s EBT discounts here.

Louisiana

Louisiana offers museum discounts, food coop discounts and more to residents who receive food stamps cards. For more information, visit our Louisiana EBT discounts article!

Maine

Maine features museum discounts from Augusta to Waterville! Dollar-matching programs are also available at certain farmer’s markets. Get all the details in this post about Maine EBT benefits.

Maryland

Maryland offers several museum discounts and other programs for residents who receive food stamps benefits. See what you qualify for in this Maryland EBT post!

Massachusetts

Massachusetts boasts more than two dozen discounted museums from Acton to Worcester! You can visit the EcoTarium, Stone Zoo, USS Constitution Museum and so much more for unbelievably low prices. Discover all the places you can go FREE or cheap with your Massachusetts EBT card here!

Michigan

Michigan features around a dozen incredible museum discounts for food stamps recipients! You can visit the Michigan Science Center and so much more. Find all the places you can go free or cheap with your Michigan EBT card here!

Minnesota

Minnesota has over 30 destinations you can visit either free or cheap with your SNAP card! You can visit the Science Museum of Minnesota, the Minnesota Zoo and so much more for $3 or less per person! Get the details on these incredible Minnesota EBT deals here. 

Mississippi

Mississippi has museum discounts and more for EBT recipients! One of my favorite deals in Mississippi is the LIME Program offered by the Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-Op. Get the details on this and other Mississippi EBT discounts here!

Missouri

Missouri offers museum discounts, FREE college courses and so much more for low income SNAP recipients! If you’ve got food stamps in Missouri, then don’t miss this!

Montana

Montana residents can visit more than a half-dozen museums for FREE or cheap with their food stamps cards! You can also receive sliding-scale medical services, double-dollars at farmer’s markets and community-supported agriculture programs and more! Get all the details on your Montana EBT discounts here!

Nebraska

Nebraska offers museum discounts (including FREE memberships to Omaha Children’s Museum), sliding-scale dental services and more for food stamps recipients. Get the details on Nebraska’s EBT discounts here.

Nevada

Nevada residents with food stamps can participate in community-supported agriculture and more! Check out our Nevada EBT list here. 

New Hampshire

There are several benefits for food stamps recipients in New Hampshire! Find out what your EBT card can do in New Hampshire here!

New Jersey

Get discounts at Farmer’s Markets and more in New Jersey! Click here to find out what your EBT card can do in New Jersey.

New Mexico

New Mexico has several discounts for food stamps recipients. You can visit either Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum or Explora Science Center for $1 per person or less! There’s even more available. Get the details on this and other EBT discounts in New Mexico here. 

New York

New York boasts an insane amount of museum discounts and discounted services for low income New York residents. There are destinations in New York City, Western NY and more!

North Carolina

North Carolina has nearly a dozen discounted museums and even offers FREE fishing licenses to North Carolina EBT recipients! Get the details on these and other SNAP discounts in North Carolina here. 

North Dakota

North Dakota has museum discounts, double-up dollars at farmer’s markets and more for EBT cardholders. Learn more about North Dakota’s SNAP discounts here.

Ohio

Ohio boasts a dozen museum discounts, from Akron to Mt. Vernon! Visit the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus, the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland and so much more. Here’s everything you can do for free or cheap with your Ohio EBT card!

Oklahoma

Oklahoma has museum discounts and more for low income residents! Learn more about Oklahoma’s food stamps programs here. 

Oregon

Oregon has some truly incredible EBT discounts. In Oregon, you’ll find over a dozen discounted museums and zoos (including the Oregon Zoo!) and an unbeatable Arts for All program that provides $5 tickets to events like the Portland Ballet and the Oregon Children’s Theater. See everything your Oregon Trail card can do now!

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania residents can enjoy FREE or cheap admission to more than 50 destinations across the state! If you receive food stamps benefits in Pennsylvania, then you won’t want to miss this incredible list of places you can visit with your EBT card!.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island offers museum discounts and more for low income residents with food stamps benefits. See everything your Rhode Island food stamps card can do here!

South Carolina

South Carolina residents can enjoy museum discounts and even $2 balcony seats to the South Carolina Philharmonic on certain dates! Find out everything your EBT card can do in South Carolina here!

South Dakota

South Dakota residents can visit the South Dakota Air and Space Museum, Storybrook Island, Museum of Geology and more for FREE with their SNAP card. Get the details on this and other discounts here. 

Tennessee

Tennessee residents can enjoy $25 per YEAR memberships to Adventure Science Center and more! Find out all the amazing things your EBT card can do in Tennessee here. 

Texas

Texas has nearly a dozen discounted venues for low income residents. From the Mayborn Complex in Waco to the Thinkery in Austin, you can visit some incredible places! Here’s everything your food stamps card can do in Texas!

Utah

Utah residents with food stamps benefits can enjoy FREE admission to several destinations. See everything your Utah food stamps card can do here!

Vermont

Vermont residents with SNAP benefits can enjoy severely reduced admission to several destinations across the state! If you receive food stamps in Vermont, then check this out!

Virginia

Virginia residents with SNAP benefits can visit more than a half-dozen discounted museums and more with their food stamps cards! This list will show you everything your Virginia card can do!

Virgin Islands

Got SNAP benefits in the Virgin Islands? We’ve found some cool stuff for you, too! Check out our list to see what your Virgin Islands benefits can do!

Washington

Washington residents with food stamps benefits can visit the Pacific Science Center for just $19 per YEAR per family! In addition, you can save money on admission to MoPop and other great destinations! Get the details on this and 12+ other incredible deals here!

Washington DC

Washington DC invites you to visit the International Spy Museum for just $3 per person! See everything we’ve found in DC so far here!

West Virginia

West Virginia residents with SNAP benefits can visit Spark Imagination and Science Center in Morgantown for FREE! Of course, there’s even more available in this area. If you’ve got food stamps in WV, then check this list out!

Wisconsin

Wisconsin has a half-dozen discounted museums and other useful benefits for low income individuals and families. See everything your Wisconsin food stamps card can do here!

Wyoming

Although Wyoming doesn’t have many museums, they do have other benefits! Here’s everything we’ve found for Wyoming SNAP card users. 

Nicole Thelin

Nicole is the owner and lead researcher for Low Income Relief. She has over 20 years of professional research and writing experience, and she has been solely dedicated to investigating low income topics for the last 10 years. Nicole started Low Income Relief after a personal experience with poverty. When her husband was medically discharged from the US Army, their family experienced tremendous financial hardship. Nicole was able to gather help from multiple community agencies and move into a nearby low income housing unit in just two weeks! Since then, Nicole has been dedicated to helping low income families in crisis. She regularly spends hundreds of hours combing through countless resources to make sure that Low Income Relief has the most comprehensive and complete resource directories on the internet today. Prior to starting Low Income Relief, Nicole worked as a novelist, journalist, ghostwriter and content creator. Her work has been featured in various print and online publications, including USA Today, The Daily Herald, The Chronicle and more. Her work has also been featured by Google for Publishers and other leading industry publications.