EBT Cardholders Can Purchase Frozen Shrimp and Other Seafood at Authorized Retailers
EBT cardholders are able to use their benefits to purchase frozen shrimp and a variety of other seafood items at authorized retailers, including major grocery chains like Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Safeway, and Whole Foods, as well as local fish markets and some farmers' markets. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) guidelines permit the purchase of 'food for the home' that requires preparation or cooking before consumption. This includes raw fish, frozen shrimp, canned tuna, and live shellfish. The EBT card works seamlessly at checkout for cold or frozen seafood items found in the frozen aisle or at service counters. However, EBT benefits cannot be used for seafood that has been cooked or 'steamed to order' in the store if it is intended for immediate consumption as a hot meal, with the exception of the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) in participating states for eligible individuals.
