Further down, she noticed a sign reminding shoppers that as of early 2026, sugary drinks and candy were also restricted in many states. She passed the soda aisle without a second glance.
As she passed the deli, the savory scent of rotisserie chicken wafted toward her. Her youngest, Leo, reached for a golden-brown bird. "Can we get this, Mama?" what can you not buy with ebt
This is the story of Elena, who recently started using EBT to help provide for her family. Further down, she noticed a sign reminding shoppers
SNAP Purchase Restrictions - Texas Health and Human Services Tobacco. Alcohol. Non-food items. Vitamins and medicines. Texas Health and Human Services (.gov) Her youngest, Leo, reached for a golden-brown bird
The grocery store was hummed with the usual late-afternoon rush. Elena gripped the handle of her cart, her mind running through a mental checklist of what her EBT card would—and wouldn't—cover. She’d spent the morning reading through the SNAP purchase restrictions to avoid any awkward moments at the checkout.
In the pharmacy section, she sighed as she looked at the vitamins and a bottle of pain relief. Those, along with medicines , were strictly off-limits. She moved on to the household aisle, past the toilet paper and laundry soap she’d have to pay for with the small amount of cash in her pocket.