18 Miss. Code. R. 14-25.5 - Use of Benefits

SNAP benefits may be used by shelter residents in any of the following ways:

A. The residents may use the benefits to purchase meals prepared especially for them at the shelter, which is authorized by FNS to redeem benefits.
B. The residents may designate the shelter as a benefit representative so that the shelter can purchase food for meals served to the residents.
C. The residents may use the benefits to purchase food for their own consumption.

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 14-25.5
7 CFR §274.7(g)(3)(iii); 7 CFR §278.1(g);
Adopted 3/15/2022 Amended 10/20/2023 Amended 12/9/2024 Amended 2/17/2025

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