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Axios
27-02-2025
- Health
- Axios
Some Virginia SNAP recipients can use their EBT cards at restaurants
Some Virginia SNAP recipients can now use their benefits at certain local restaurants. State of play: The Virginia Department of Social Services recently launched its Virginia Restaurant Meals Program, which it describes as a "tremendous step towards fighting food insecurity" for residents that struggle to make hot meals at home. Eligible SNAP households are those that are 60 or older, permanently disabled, experiencing homelessness, or the spouse of an elderly or disabled SNAP recipient. How it works: The program allows some Virginians who use SNAP, formerly food stamps, to use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card at participating restaurants, the same way they would at a grocery store. Diners aren't charged tax or tip. Just over a dozen Richmond-area restaurants are part of the program. They include Carytown Gyro, The Beet Box, Touché Pies and Fries, Best Wings & Tacos, Kokonut Grill, and some KFC and McDonald's locations. What we're watching: The state will review how effective the program was by the end of the year, 13NewsNow reported.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Virginia program expands access to nutritious meals for SNAP recipients
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Department of Social Services has expanded access for SNAP recipients through a new program. In partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture, the recently launched Virginia Restaurant Meals Program allows those who use EBT cards to buy grab-and-go meals at participating restaurants. The goal is to make nutritious meals more accessible. The program gives access to those over 60 years old, permanently disabled or experiencing homelessness to buy a prepared meal. To see the participating restaurants, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
