> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.rmhpos.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.rmhpos.com/readme-1/work-with-snap-and-ebt/about-snap-ebt-and-food-stamps.md). # About SNAP, EBT, and food stamps This topic describes best practices for working with SNAP-eligible items and processing EBT transactions. Your store may or may not sell SNAP-eligible items or accept EBT payments. **SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assitance Program)** is a federal program in the United States that helps low-income individuals and families pay for food items such as fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, and bread. In general, SNAP benefits cannot be used to pay for vitamins or supplements, prepared foods, or nonfood items. SNAP benefits are loaded onto an **EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card** that people can use to pay for SNAP-eligible food items. An EBT card looks and functions like a debit card. An EBT card may be used with other government assistance programs in addition to SNAP. In the past, before the EBT card was introduced as a payment method, SNAP benefits were provided through **food stamps** that could be redeemed in stores like vouchers. RMH apps use the term food stamps when referring to SNAP-eligible items and EBT card payments. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.rmhpos.com/readme-1/work-with-snap-and-ebt/about-snap-ebt-and-food-stamps.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.