As a matter of fact, USDA has confirmed that some States will be delivering SNAP benefits right before Easter Day. However, other States will be seeing Food Stamps through April 28. Therefore, some recipients may not receive the money to buy groceries on time to make any necessary purchases for this special celebration in the United States in 2025.
As for the maximum SNAP amounts, a single person can get up to $292. However, if you have 2 kids and you are 2 adults, a four-member family can receive up to $975.
List of SNAP-eligible food items
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed the eligible food items Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits can buy in the United States in 2025. Here is the full list:
- Fresh Fruits and vegetables; They could be bought in grocery stores or farmer’s markets as long as they are authorized
- Meat,
- poultry,
- fish,
- Dairy products (whole milk, skim milk cheese, yogurt, etc.),
- Breads (e.g. white bread, whole wheat bread, multigrain bread etc.) and cereals,
- Other foods such as snack foods,
- non-alcoholic beverages,
- Seeds and
- plants, which produce food for the household to eat.
What SNAP can buy to prepare for Easter Day
There are many recipes for Easter Day that include fresh vegetables. All of them can be bought using Food Stamp benefits. Potatoes are one of the main ingredients many recipes contain for this special day.
For example, potatoes can be used for roasting, mashing or even in casseroles. Many Americans also like salad greens, so it is an awesome idea for a fresh garden salad starter.
Have your children ever eaten Pear Rabbits? If not, this could be a great option since SNAP allows recipients to buy this fruit. Eggs are a must in most American tables on Easter Day. Eggs can be used for dyeing but they can also be used for numerous recipes.
SNAP online purchases for Easter
Some SNAP-authorized stores have a SNAP-eligible tag. For example, Walmart uses this tags so customers can know if they can buy it using Food Stamp benefits or not.
For instance, SNAP benefits can buy Cadbury Creme Egg Milk Chocolate and Fondant Easter Candy, Eggs 1.2 oz, 5 Count at Walmart. Another great choice which is EBT eligible is OREO Creme Filled Chocolate Candy Easter Egg, Easter Candy, 1.09 oz Egg.
If you are into cookies, another thing SNAP can buy is Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme Polka Dot Eggs Easter Candy, Bag 8.5 oz. Check it out at: https://www.walmart.com/search?q=easter+eggs+chocolate
If you prefer it, you can also buy EBT-eligible items at Amazon. Add your EBT to your Amazon account to be able to buy groceries using your Food Stamps before Easter Day arrives.