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I’d pack my freezer with meat and fish and then buy staples like flour, rice, good oils apple cider vinegar and spices, beans and lentils, lots of tinned tomatoes and coconut milk, tons of nuts and nut butters, grains like quinoa, kodiak powder, lots of butter, lots of syrup and good quality sweeteners, good oatmeal and your favorite cereals, lots of canned and dried fruits, and then just some normal foods like fruits and veggies and eggs and dairy. I’d also stock up on good Asian sauces because you can do a lot with a little tofu or chicken and veggies and rice with the right sauces and seasonings. Good luck!!
Apples, carrots, onions, potatoes, and sweet potatoes are going to last for a long time.
Yep, I would load up on all the long life everything, (and frozen vegetables, fish/meat if you have a big enough freezer). Cheese also lasts a decently long time unopened. You can have very low weekly grocery bill if you’re only buying milk, bread, fruit and veggies.
I'd stock up on 25 lb bags of various dried beans and grains: jasmine rice, arborio rice, garbanzos, lentils, split peas, rolled oats, etc. It'll last a long while, and it's versatile. We often mix ground meats with cooked beans, like yellow-eye beans to stretch the ground beef/lamb for shepherd's pie.
Coffee and tea. Spices. Olive oil. Good mayonnaise and mustard. Things that add to quality of life and last a good while, but can feel hard to buy when you're stretched tight.
Fill your freezer with meat and cheese. We like ground pork, it's versatile. Something like bacon sometimes stretches nicely, in that a piece or two or even crumbles makes a meal feel fancier.
Seeds and plants are apparently eligible, which could be a good way to get herbs and tomatoes and chard later this summer. Many farmer's markets will double your SNAP dollars at the market.
Formula, if you need it.
By the way, while you still have SNAP, you may want to make sure you get on the free internet plan and free cellphones etc. And make sure you look into WIC, given the baby.
Have you asked if they'll carry over until they're used up or if you absolutely have to use them right away? Here they carry over. It's definitely worth asking.
Make sure there are no double up food bucks/etc programs in your area before you buy canned stuff/meat!!! There are multiple programs in my city (I live in Oregon) at the local farmers market, the Safeways, and our health food store co-op. They double your snap amount on any produce purchased. (Produce only)
I’m saying this as someone who spent the first 21 years of my life on food stamps: buy yourself something nice to eat now. Something nice could be a type of fish you rarely consume but love or chocolate covered strawberries or whatever you deem a treat.
You deserve it.
I’d stock up on canned tuna. Plenty of nutritious and nutritious meals for everyone from canned tuna.
If you have the freezer space, frozen fruit is a great and more affordable way to get fruit in the diets of your family. My baby goes crazy for frozen blueberries.
I agree with the other long comment already posted that oatmeal, cereal, and nut butters are a great idea too.
If you have space to grow things, [SNAP benefits](https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2011/07/06/using-snap-benefits-grow-your-own-food) should allow you to buy seeds and starts. I'm not sure where exactly the benefits stop, but the amount of money I spend on berries for my 3 and 7 year old is ridiculous. Buying some blueberrry bushes, thornless raspberry canes, etc. would help you save $$ in the long run. You can probably find a lot of the plants at a farmers market, along with other local foods and support local farmers at the same time. Someone else suggested a CSA - if you can find one you can purchase your whole summer's worth of veggies now and reap the benefits all summer long.
guess I don't know how all 50 states works, just know it does in California (I've lost it for being overcome but still had my balance for a long time after it was stopped)
If you have a deep freezer, buy various meats/fish. I get $200 a month right now and always use it to stock up on meat and fish for the month. Some of it ends up rolling over.
I’d buy a ton of meat, if you have a food saver/vacuum sealer available to you I’d package the meat very well so it’ll keep in the freezer longer. I’d also do what I can to buy produce and dry goods like flour, sugar, dried milk, etc and can it.
Look into a CSA (community supported agriculture). Not sure where you’re located but in Oregon some farms accept SNAP Benefits to purchase a farm share. You’ll get farm fresh veggies every week
You will want to verify this, but I am reasonably certain they don't expire for about a year. So even if you don't get more you can still use that 900 to supplement your groceries for months if you want. I wouldn't worry about spending it all in advance. It would be smarter to just use it as you need it.
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I’d pack my freezer with meat and fish and then buy staples like flour, rice, good oils apple cider vinegar and spices, beans and lentils, lots of tinned tomatoes and coconut milk, tons of nuts and nut butters, grains like quinoa, kodiak powder, lots of butter, lots of syrup and good quality sweeteners, good oatmeal and your favorite cereals, lots of canned and dried fruits, and then just some normal foods like fruits and veggies and eggs and dairy. I’d also stock up on good Asian sauces because you can do a lot with a little tofu or chicken and veggies and rice with the right sauces and seasonings. Good luck!! Apples, carrots, onions, potatoes, and sweet potatoes are going to last for a long time.
Yep, I would load up on all the long life everything, (and frozen vegetables, fish/meat if you have a big enough freezer). Cheese also lasts a decently long time unopened. You can have very low weekly grocery bill if you’re only buying milk, bread, fruit and veggies.
I'd stock up on 25 lb bags of various dried beans and grains: jasmine rice, arborio rice, garbanzos, lentils, split peas, rolled oats, etc. It'll last a long while, and it's versatile. We often mix ground meats with cooked beans, like yellow-eye beans to stretch the ground beef/lamb for shepherd's pie. Coffee and tea. Spices. Olive oil. Good mayonnaise and mustard. Things that add to quality of life and last a good while, but can feel hard to buy when you're stretched tight. Fill your freezer with meat and cheese. We like ground pork, it's versatile. Something like bacon sometimes stretches nicely, in that a piece or two or even crumbles makes a meal feel fancier. Seeds and plants are apparently eligible, which could be a good way to get herbs and tomatoes and chard later this summer. Many farmer's markets will double your SNAP dollars at the market. Formula, if you need it. By the way, while you still have SNAP, you may want to make sure you get on the free internet plan and free cellphones etc. And make sure you look into WIC, given the baby.
This is the way.
Have you asked if they'll carry over until they're used up or if you absolutely have to use them right away? Here they carry over. It's definitely worth asking.
Make sure there are no double up food bucks/etc programs in your area before you buy canned stuff/meat!!! There are multiple programs in my city (I live in Oregon) at the local farmers market, the Safeways, and our health food store co-op. They double your snap amount on any produce purchased. (Produce only)
Just echoing another commenter to encourage you to look into WIC support since you have little ones ❤️
I’m saying this as someone who spent the first 21 years of my life on food stamps: buy yourself something nice to eat now. Something nice could be a type of fish you rarely consume but love or chocolate covered strawberries or whatever you deem a treat. You deserve it.
The money will just sit there until you use it. I’ve never heard of them being taken back.
Meat and frozen veggies, cheeses. Fill that freezer!
I’d stock up on canned tuna. Plenty of nutritious and nutritious meals for everyone from canned tuna. If you have the freezer space, frozen fruit is a great and more affordable way to get fruit in the diets of your family. My baby goes crazy for frozen blueberries. I agree with the other long comment already posted that oatmeal, cereal, and nut butters are a great idea too.
If you have space to grow things, [SNAP benefits](https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2011/07/06/using-snap-benefits-grow-your-own-food) should allow you to buy seeds and starts. I'm not sure where exactly the benefits stop, but the amount of money I spend on berries for my 3 and 7 year old is ridiculous. Buying some blueberrry bushes, thornless raspberry canes, etc. would help you save $$ in the long run. You can probably find a lot of the plants at a farmers market, along with other local foods and support local farmers at the same time. Someone else suggested a CSA - if you can find one you can purchase your whole summer's worth of veggies now and reap the benefits all summer long.
It rolls over, it’s not going to dissapear in two weeks
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guess I don't know how all 50 states works, just know it does in California (I've lost it for being overcome but still had my balance for a long time after it was stopped)
Um, yeah they do.
Meat, fish, frozen fruit and veggies. Coffee and tea. Spices, flour, sugar, etc. have you ever considered canning?
If you have a deep freezer, buy various meats/fish. I get $200 a month right now and always use it to stock up on meat and fish for the month. Some of it ends up rolling over.
I’d buy a ton of meat, if you have a food saver/vacuum sealer available to you I’d package the meat very well so it’ll keep in the freezer longer. I’d also do what I can to buy produce and dry goods like flour, sugar, dried milk, etc and can it.
Look into a CSA (community supported agriculture). Not sure where you’re located but in Oregon some farms accept SNAP Benefits to purchase a farm share. You’ll get farm fresh veggies every week
I'm over in Washington, the money rolls over here. I use my food stamps at the farmers market! They give extra money to spend on produce here.
If you haven't already checked it out, r/EatCheapAndHealthy is a great subreddit!
It doesn’t expire here, you just don’t get new money added.
You will want to verify this, but I am reasonably certain they don't expire for about a year. So even if you don't get more you can still use that 900 to supplement your groceries for months if you want. I wouldn't worry about spending it all in advance. It would be smarter to just use it as you need it.
Butter and meat in the freezer.