SNAP provides benefits to supplement the food budget of low-income households. In Oklahoma, SNAP is administered by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) and benefits are sent out monthly to SNAP accounts, which are linked to Access Oklahoma Cards. SNAP benefits follow the same monthly deposit schedule and payments for January will include the 12.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) approved for 2023.
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To receive SNAP benefits in Oklahoma, the OKDHS states you must meet income standards and work requirements. You can apply for Oklahoma’s SNAP online at OKDHSLive.org. You can also submit a completed application to your local DHS Human Services Center. Forms are available in local offices, as well.
SNAP benefits in Oklahoma and elsewhere come with perks that go beyond purchasing food — including discounts on certain products and services. For example, Oklahoma SNAP recipients can sign up for an Amazon Prime EBT discounted subscription which is $6.99 per month. Your EBT card can also be used for free or discounted admission to hundreds of museums, aquariums and zoos nationwide. Free or low-cost landline or cell phone service is also available through the Federal Lifeline Program.
For more information, look online for discounts or free services available to SNAP recipients in Oklahoma.
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In Oklahoma, benefits are sent out from the 1st to the 10th of every month, based on the last digit of your case number. Here is the January 2023 deposit schedule for Oklahoma SNAP:
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Case number ends in: |
Benefits available: |
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0 -3 |
Jan. 1st |
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4 -6 |
Jan. 5th |
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7 -9 |
Jan. 10th |
SNAP recipients can use their Access Oklahoma cards to purchase most food items at authorized retail food stores. Use the USDA’s SNAP Retail Locator to locate nearby SNAP-authorized retailers. Benefits can also be used to purchase fresh fruits and veggies at farmers’ markets. Double Up Oklahoma matches the value of SNAP dollars (up to $20 per day) spent at farmers’ markets and grocery stores. Check the website to find participating markets and stores.
When making a payment with your card using your SNAP benefits, select “EBT” and enter your PIN. Your receipt shows the amount left in your SNAP account. Your Access Oklahoma Card can also be used online. You can check here for approved online retailers.
You can use your SNAP EBT card to purchase:
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Fruits and vegetables
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Meat, poultry and fish
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Dairy products
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Breads and cereals
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Snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages
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Seeds and plants, which produce food for the household to eat
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However, the U.S. Department of Agriculture does have restrictions on how you can use your SNAP benefits. Among the items you can’t buy with SNAP benefits are alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, vitamins, medicines, supplements, live animals, pet foods, cleaning supplies, paper products and cosmetics.
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