Does Subway Take EBT?

Electronic Benefits Transfer also known as EBT is an electronic system that allows welfare recipients to pay for certain foods using the benefits. There are certain restrictions regarding what you can and cannot purchase with your funds. For instance, you can only use the funds for staple foods.

There is an exception to this in some states and that is because of the Restaurant Meal Program. This means that some restaurants, in some states, will accept your EBT card as a form of payment.

Does Subway take EBT?

Keep reading to learn more about the company, its values, and if you can use your government funds to pay for your meal.

Subway

College freshman, Fred DeLucaIt was struggling to pay tuition until family friend Peter Buck gave him an idea. The idea was to open a submarine sandwich shop in order to afford his tuition. Buck provided an initial investment of $1000 and the partners opened their first restaurant in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

At “Pete’s Super Submarines,” they served fresh, affordable, made to order sandwiches. In their first day open they sold 312 subs at the price of 49 to 70 cents! The popularity of the sandwiches continued to grow and  by 1974, the partners owned and operated 16 submarine sandwich shops throughout Connecticut. With the rapid growth and demand for more shops, the duo knew what had to be done. They decided that franchising was the best way to start the chain’s growth. The first SUBWAY franchise opened in Wallingford, Connecticut.

Subway is now the world’s largest submarine sandwich chain! It has more than 40,000 locations around the world. The chain is known for having options for all members of the family, at an affordable price.

Ever since the humble beginnings, the vision was clear. Let’s take a closer look at the values of the company.

Company Values

The company stands by their policies and commitments in regards to environmental impact, the community, other’s well-being, and more.

Environmental Impact

The company has taken certain steps in order to reduce their carbon footprint. Some examples of how they have done this are as follows:

Communities

The values of health and safety in both Corporate offices and restaurants around the globe are at the top of priorities. The company implements the values in employee codes of conduct as well as in restaurant operating manuals. They help to ensure that the surrounding communities remain safe and healthy.

Customer’s Well-being

At Subway, they care about the food in which they are providing for their customers. They understand that the importance of where the food comes from and its nutritional value is just as important as how it tastes.

They provide complete and accurate nutrition information for their customers. By providing fact-based and simple information, customers can make an informed selection that meets their individual dietary and lifestyle needs!

Subway is fully dedicated to creating high-quality sandwiches and meals with all of their ingredients. They have also implemented food safety programs to assure proper procedures and precautions are used for every sandwich and meal that is created.

The Restaurant Meal Program

The Restaurant Meal Program (RMP) was introduced in 1978 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help prevent hunger among the elderly, disabled, and the homeless.

The Restaurant Meals Program is an exception to the rule regarding what you can buy with your EBT card. The program lets those who use EBT,  purchase prepared foods from certain restaurants rather than just staple foods from grocery stores. You are able to go to certain establishments, most typically fast food restaurants, and pay for your meal using your funds.

Not all food stamp recipients are eligible for the program and only certain states offer this program.

These are categories of people who may be eligible for the program:

There are only a few states which offer the program currently. California is a state that offers the restaurant meals program, but this is only true in certain counties. Though there are not many states that offer this option now, there are other states which are attempting to offer this program.

If eligible, and the state in which you reside offers this program, you may be wondering where you can make use of this program.

Let’s go over what establishments will accept this form of payment.

Where Can You Use It?

Depending on the state you live in the establishments that accept EBT for prepared foods will vary. There are some ways you can find out if a restaurant accepts it.

First, you can look for signage. Most restaurants that accept EBT will state that on their sign. This is a clear way of knowing that you can use your funds for your meal. If you didn’t notice any signage, you can enter the establishment and ask an employee or manager.

You can, of course, search online for restaurants that do accept EBT. There are many helpful websites that list what states offer the program, as well as where you can use your card.

Certain Subway locations will accept your EBT card as a form of payment. For instance, in Arizona, you can use your card at numerous Subway restaurants if you are eligible for the state restaurant meals program. In fact, there are 61 locations that will accept your card as a form of payment.

It is best to call ahead to the location or ask a manager to ensure that they accept this program. It is also important to always be aware of the amount of funds in which you have access to.

Conclusion

Fred DeLucaIt was a college student just attempting to afford his tuition. Family friend Pete Buck gave him the idea to open a submarine sandwich shop and decided to invest in the idea. Now, there are over 40,000 Subway locations around the world.

The Restaurant Meals Program is an exception to the rule regarding what you can buy with your EBT card. The program lets those who use EBT, purchase prepared foods from certain restaurants rather than just staple foods from grocery stores.

In the states that offer the program, there are Subway locations which accept the funds as a form of payment.