Yes, Family Dollar accepts EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formerly known as food stamps.
Family Dollar appears on the SNAP Retail Locator, which finds locations near you that accept EBT. Locations can be found by city and state or zip code.
For those who qualify, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) deposits funds onto the same EBT card as SNAP benefits, and TANF funds can be used like cash, to be spent on necessities such as food, rent, medical bills, transportation, or child care.
Family Dollar is a national discount store that sells a variety of items, including food. Please proceed to read the rest of this article to fully understand the details of shopping at Family Dollar with EBT.
What Can You Buy With EBT at Family Dollar?
The Family Dollar items that may be purchased with EBT include any grocery items such as canned food, boxed food, snacks, cereal, and non-alcoholic beverages.
What Can You NOT Buy With EBT at Family Dollar?
According to this government website, products such as hot foods, alcohol, tobacco products, non-food items, vitamins, medicines, and supplements may not be purchased on EBT. For example, Family Dollar items that may not be purchased with EBT include home goods, medicine, supplements, pet supplies, personal care items, cleaning supplies, party supplies, toys, office supplies, apparel, electronics and alcoholic beverages. These items can be purchased with TANF funds, however.
How to Use an EBT Card at Family Dollar
- Check Your Balance: Before going to Family Dollar, check your balance on your EBT account to make sure you know your spending limit. You can check your balance by calling the number on the back of your card and following the prompts on the call.
- Separate Items: In order to avoid charging items that are not eligible on your EBT card on accident, it’s best to separate EBT eligible items and regular items before checkout. It is a good idea to present the EBT eligible items to the cashier first and pay first using your EBT card. The cashier will then tell you your total for the non-EBT items, and you would pay for them another way. You may use cash or a debit card for non-EBT items. Aldi does not accept credit cards.
- Swipe your EBT card and enter your PIN. Alternatively, you may need to hand the card to the cashier.
- Take your receipt. Your current EBT balance is on the receipt.
What is the Family Dollar Return Policy for Items Purchased With EBT?
According to this federal law, all SNAP recipients must be treated like any other customer. It says that “you may return or refund an item bought with a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, so long as store policy allows it.
All refunds for food items that you purchased with SNAP benefits go directly onto your EBT card. Cash refunds are not allowed for food items purchased with SNAP benefits under any circumstances.”
Family Dollar allows exchange or refund within 30 days of purchase with a receipt. Food items returned without a receipt may only be exchanged for other food items. Please see the Family Dollar Return Policy for more information.
What Family Dollar Locations Accept EBT?
All Family Dollar locations accept EBT. You may find a Family Dollar location here. There are Family Dollar stores in the 48 contiguous states.
EBT Card FAQ at Family Dollar
Do Cashiers at Family Dollar Know if I’m Using EBT?
Yes, you should tell the cashier that you are using EBT in case they would have to run an EBT card differently from a credit or debit card.
Can You Use EBT for Family Dollar Delivery?
No. You may not use EBT for Family Dollar delivery purchases.
Does Family Dollar Accept EBT For Online Orders?
No. You may not use EBT for Family Dollar online purchases for delivery or curbside pickup.
Can You Use EBT for Family Dollar Curbside Pickup?
No. You may not use EBT for Family Dollar curbside pickup purchases.