Finding a website that compiles all necessary information about SNAP and EBT -
where you can use it, who to contact if you have questions, and more - is difficult.
While the USDA Food and Nutrition Service offers a website for locating
nearby stores that accept SNAP/EBT and another website for more general information
about these resources per state, there has yet to be a tool that combines all
available resources together, resulting in a difficult navigation system for
invididuals reliant on this program.
SnapMap aims to resolve this issue by collecting all of this data and putting it
into a single map for easy navigation. Provided a zip code, we can showcase all locations
within that particular zip code that accepts SNAP/EBT, as well as provide links and
phone numbers to governmental resources in case they need further assistance. Beyond the
fundamental information of store name and address, we wanted to improve upon the
navigation system by providing a Google link to the location for easier navigation through
the tool of the user's choice.
Through SnapMap, we hope to assist low-income individuals with finding the best supermarkets
and resources for their SNAP/EBT card, therefore resulting in significant savings, easier outreach
to assistance, and general convenience.