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In times of high unemployment, more and more families and individuals rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - formerly known as the food stamps program - to purchase food items with the use of an EBT card. Small food retailers looking to expand their market share can access EBT cardholders by becoming licensed retailers through the US Department of Agriculture. Read on for retailer requirements, licensing guidelines, and methods for accepting EBT cards in your food business.