Free Things You Get With EBT

Delivery and subscription services#delivery-and-subscription-services

If you get SNAP or other benefits, you may be eligible for discounted subscriptions, including:

Prime Access, a discounted Amazon membership
Doordash+ membership
Instacart+ membership
Sam's Club membership
Walmart+ membership

You can access all of these deals—and so many more grocery savings deals—right inside the Propel app.

Museums and cultural attractions#museums-and-cultural-attractions

Through Museums For All, show your EBT card at museums, zoos and more and get free or reduced admission:

Museums of science and natural history
Art galleries
Zoos and aquariums
Botanical gardens
Children's museums

Over 1,400 museums, zoos, and aquariums nationwide participate in Museums For All, which offers admission of $5 or less for up to four people per EBT card. Just show your photo ID and EBT card—no registration needed.

Transportation#transportation

Get around your community for less when you have an EBT card. Many places offer:

Free or reduced bus and subway passes
Bike share memberships
Discounted ride-sharing services in select cities
Free transportation to job interviews through workforce programs
State-sponsored auto insurance discounts

Talk to your local SNAP office to find out more about free and reduced public transit options. And remember that if you're in California, a Golden Bear Pass grants free vehicle day-use access to over 200 state parks and beaches when you show your EBT card.

Phone and internet services#phone-and-internet-services

EBT households can get free or heavily discounted phone and internet plans through Lifeline. In most states, qualifying households get up to $9.25 off their monthly bill (with extra savings of up to $34.25 per month for people living on Tribal lands).

Some states increase the benefit amount or the types of discounted packages offered with state funding. In California, SNAP recipients can get up to $19 off their monthly phone or internet bill. In Oregon, eligible households can choose from these Lifeline benefits:

Up to $15.25 off your monthly phone bill
Up to $19.25 off your monthly high-speed internet bill
A free cell phone and data service

Some internet service providers also offer discounted internet plans to families who receive benefits like SNAP or TANF.

Entertainment#entertainment

EBT cardholders can enjoy free or discounted tickets to:
Local events and festivals
Movies
Youth sports programs
Summer camps for kids

Check with your local SNAP office or parks and recreation department to find out more.

Gym memberships and wellness programs#gym-memberships-and-wellness-programs

Many YMCAs nationwide offer reduced membership rates for SNAP participants. These discounts give you access to fitness facilities, swimming pools, workout classes, and kid-friendly programs.

Contact your local YMCA to learn about any specific discount program or sliding scale rates—many locations offer half-price memberships when you show your EBT card.

Education#education

Being enrolled in SNAP or other government benefit programs could help you get:

GED test fee waivers
College application fee waivers
Reduced fees for SAT and ACT tests
Career training programs through the SNAP E&T (Employment and Training)—check with your local SNAP office for job assistance

If you have school-age children, there are options for free after-school programming that aren't just for SNAP recipients.

Other government and community services#other-government-and-community-services

Many cities, like San Francisco, have programs that reduce fines and fees for SNAP participants. Ask about fee reduction or waiver programs when dealing with government services like parking violations, libraries, and court expenses.

Check with your city councilmember or local representative for:

Free tax preparation services
Free legal aid
Job placement assistance
Subsidized childcare for low-income families

And USCIS offers discounted application fees or fee waivers for the U.S. Citizenship naturalization application.

There are other food assistance programs that SNAP households with young children or seniors are also eligible for, including WIC and SUN Bucks (also called Summer EBT). Check with your SNAP office to see if you automatically qualify for other types of food benefits.

Community organizations may offer help with other necessities, like:

Diapers
Menstrual products
Low-cost or free spay and neuter programs and other veterinary services for pets
Car seats

Energy assistance#energy-assistance

Get help with heating and cooling bills, home weatherization, and protection from utility shut-offs through LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

SNAP households automatically qualify for this federal benefit which provides the following types of assistance:

Regular benefits that help pay for heating and cooling costs
Crisis benefits for households facing utility shut-offs or other energy emergencies
Weatherization services to improve your home's energy efficiency and reduce your heating and cooling costs

Each state manages its own LIHEAP eligibility criteria, application process, and benefit amounts. You can receive one payment per heating or cooling season.

Help paying for utilities#help-paying-for-utilities

If you qualify for SNAP, you may also qualify for help paying your utility bills through a few different programs:

“Low-income” payment options through your utility company
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
State and city utilities assistance programs

Learn more about your options for help with utilities here.

Everything your EBT card gets you for free.