The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, was formerly known as Food Stamps. After the 2025 COLA increase, an eligible individual may receive a monthly payment of up to $292, or an average of $199 per CBPP.
SNAP offers many benefits, such as decreased internet costs or museum admission fees. Another benefit for a specific recipient group in some states is the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP).
Who is eligible to get SNAP benefits at restaurants?
Just so you know, this is exclusively for those who:
- Lack a regular residence where they can keep or cook food
- Are unable to prepare meals for themselves at home.
The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) has a number of eligibility restrictions. The first is to be a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program approved recipient.
Second, you cannot take advantage of the RMP unless your State offers it. Additionally, each household member needs to fulfill one of the following criteria.
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Conditions of the Restaurant Meals Program and SNAP:
Ensure that you fulfill at least one of the following requirements:
- If a person 60 years of age or older
- Has a disability and receives disability or blindness benefits from the government
- If they are homeless and the spouse of a SNAP user who is eligible for RMP
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Complete list of states in the United States that are part of the Restaurant Meals Program
- Arizona
- California
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- New York
- Rhode Island
- Virginia
You can also check the requirements if you live in one of these states and own a restaurant.
- Reside in a state with a program for restaurant meals.
- Obtain state clearance and give the Food and Nutrition Service a signed contract.
- Possess the Food and Nutrition Service’s approval to get SNAP assistance.
