Businesses Across ​Wisconsin Soon To Accept SNAP Benefits Online

The State of Wisconsin received approval Monday from the USDA to accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for food bought online. The start date for online SNAP purchases has not yet been announced.

Only eligible food items can be purchased with a SNAP card, and the benefits cannot be used to cover delivery fees or other charges associated with online shopping.

In a statement, Milwaukee alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa said the announcement is a win for residents in the city and state at large

“Given the challenges residents are facing due to COVID-19 it is great news for local families receiving SNAP benefits that they will soon be able to shop online for their groceries,” Zamarripa said in a statement. “Even after this pandemic has passed, this process should prove convenient and helpful for many working families.”

In a statement, Milwaukee Common Council President Cavalier Johnson thanked Zamarripa for her dedication to getting approval for online SNAP purchases in Wisconsin.

“Her dedication along with support from the state helped make this a reality for our constituents locally and those across Wisconsin who utilize SNAP benefits,” Johnson said. “Whenever you can bring a process such as this one into the modern age and make it more accessible, that is always a benefit to the end user.”