Check whether you receive cash assistance benefits on your EBT card through your state’s program
Contact your local SNAP or public assistance office to ask if your benefits include cash assistance
Apply for cash assistance programs such as TANF, General Assistance, or state-specific aid if you are eligible
Complete the required application and provide proof of identity, income, household size, and residency
Attend any required interview or verification appointment
Wait for approval and for benefits to be loaded onto your EBT card
Use your EBT card at ATMs or approved cash withdrawal locations if your state allows cash access
Review your state’s rules for fees, withdrawal limits, and permitted uses
Replace a lost or stolen EBT card immediately through your state EBT customer service line