A woman’s video about her EBT card sparked discussion on X after she said she was unable to use it to purchase ice cream, cookies and other snack foods. She listed several items she said her benefits would not cover and noted that the snacks were for herself rather than her children.
She also said that while her EBT card would not cover the processed items she mentioned, some of the ingredients used to make similar foods may still be eligible for purchase with her benefits.
Woman throws a tantrum because her EBT card won’t buy junk food and she’s dying for ice cream.
— I Meme Therefore I Am ?? (@ImMeme0) June 29, 2026
The delicious irony? She can still load up on every ingredient and make it herself. pic.twitter.com/c8cOSlX59Z
The post, re-shared by @ImMeme0, began with the young woman saying, "I'm tired of going to the store and my EBT card not working, dammit." She went on to complain that she is unable to purchase cookies, Oreos, fruit snacks, and ice cream. Several states have implemented restrictions on certain SNAP purchases, but it is unclear whether such a policy was responsible for the woman's transaction being declined.
According to Propel, as of June 22, there was a court ruling on SNAP purchase restrictions for certain states in the US. SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, provides eligible low-income households with assistance to purchase groceries. The program was formerly known as food stamps.
EBT cards are the payment method used to access SNAP benefits. So they go hand-in-hand.
As of June 2026, several states had implemented or were preparing to implement restrictions on certain foods and beverages that can be purchased with SNAP benefits. Depending on the state, these restrictions may apply to items such as soda, candy, energy drinks and certain prepared or processed foods.
So, the state she lives in could be the reason her EBT card purchases are being restricted.
Why Are Some States Restricting Certain SNAP Purchases?
According to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, the states affected by the SNAP Food Restriction Waivers include Arkansas, Indiana, Montana, Oklahoma, Virginia, Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, South Carolina, West Virginia, Florida, Kansas, Nevada, Tennessee, Wyoming, Hawaii, Louisiana, North Dakota, Texas, Idaho, Missouri, Ohio, and Utah.
The waivers are intended to encourage the purchase of foods considered more nutritious and promote healthier eating habits among SNAP recipients.
In the video, the woman said the restrictions have mostly affected her because her children do not typically eat the snack foods she listed. Her comments sparked a range of reactions from viewers, with many weighing in on the purpose of SNAP purchase restrictions.
The Daily Dot was unable to independently verify the woman's claims or determine which state she resides in.
