By being a SNAP recipient, you can also take advantage of the following resources:
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TruConnect Lifeline Plan – free unlimited talk/text/international calling, 4.5GB of data, and a free SIM card.
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Safelink Wireless – free unlimited text and talk. Minutes are capped at 350 free minutes (anything over will be billed). 4.5GB of data, and a free SIM card.
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Access from AT&T – low-cost wireless home internet service to households with at least one resident who participates in the U.S. SNAP program
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Free installation and in-home Wi-Fi, no annual contract, no deposit, $10/month or less based on the maximum speed available
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Assurance Wireless Cell Phone Plan – free monthly calls, texts, and data. Free smartphone. $0 cell phone bill. No annual contract. Qualify based on HH income, participation in SSI, SNAP, or Medicaid.
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Cricket – $15/month cell phone plans. Includes unlimited talk, text, and 1GB of High-Speed data.
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Nashville Zoo $50 per year membership
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Adventure Science Center discount
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Huntsville Space Center discount
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Nashville Farmers’ Market customers – individuals on the SNAP program receives $1 in Fresh Bucks tokens for every SNAP dollar they spend using an EBT card
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Amazon Prime — $5.99/month Amazon Prime with a valid EBT/Medicaid card
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Purchasing seeds using SNAP benefits at any place that accepts SNAP benefits.
Other programs:
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Comcast – internet service as low as $9.95/month (Essentials plan).
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Lifeline – a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service. Must be at or below 135% of FPL or receiving SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Live in public housing, or receiving Veterans Pension and Survivors benefit.
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Spectrum – low-income internet assistance when one or more members of your households are a recipient of one of the following programs: National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the NSLP, Supplemental Security Income (for applicants age 65+ only)
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance program: federally funded grant program that assists low income households in meeting their immediate energy needs. Income eligible households are those at or below 150% of the U.S. Poverty Guidelines.
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Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP): you may be eligible for the CHIP program if your family’s income is low to moderate and you have a child under age 19 according to United Way
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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP): low-income households includes the installation of weather stripping, caulking, storm windows, insulation, and other materials as well as burner testing, tune-up, and minor repairs
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Walmart+ membership for just $6.47/month or $49/year.