Selling food stamps is illegal and has serious consequences. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) strictly prohibits the sale or exchange of food stamps for cash or any other form of compensation. Food stamps are intended to help low-income individuals and families purchase food, and selling them undermines the program’s integrity and diverts benefits away from those who genuinely need them.
The penalties for selling food stamps can be severe. Individuals caught selling food stamps may face criminal charges, fines, and imprisonment. Additionally, they may be disqualified from participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for a period of time.