Food stamps and EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) are both government assistance programs that provide financial assistance to low-income individuals and families to purchase food. However, there are some key differences between the two programs.
Food stamps are a physical benefit that is issued in the form of paper coupons. EBT, on the other hand, is an electronic benefit that is stored on a magnetic stripe card. This card can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers. EBT cards are also used to distribute other types of government benefits, such as cash assistance and Medicaid.
