A temporary reduction in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is expected to impact millions of U.S. households this month. According to the Associated Press, SNAP recipients will receive only 50% of their usual benefit amount in November 2025, following a federal court order and limited available funding.
For organizations that support families and individuals facing food insecurity—nonprofits, foundations, government agencies, and corporate impact teams—this shift presents a clear need: How can we help bridge the gap quickly, securely, and respectfully?
Gift Cards Offer a Fast, Flexible Solution
When traditional benefit programs are delayed or reduced, digital gift cards can help provide essential relief—instantly and securely.
With eGifter Rewards™, organizations can send grocery and essentials-only gift cards by text or email in minutes. Whether you’re helping a dozen families or launching a large-scale support program, you can act quickly—with no contracts, no setup fees, and no technical integration required.
Below are the gift cards we recommend.
Top Gift Cards for Food Access and Nutrition Programs
Walmart (ATF Restricted)
Help families access the essentials they need—without the risk of funds being used on non-qualifying purchases like alcohol, tobacco, or firearms. This restricted Walmart gift card can be used to buy groceries, personal care items, cleaning supplies, school necessities, and more, both in-store and online at Walmart.com.
Albertsons From the Heart
This specially designated gift card helps recipients purchase groceries and essential household items—while excluding alcohol, tobacco, and other non-merchandise items like lottery tickets and money orders. It’s accepted at over 2,000 store locations nationwide, including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, and more.
Visa® Grocery
The Visa® Grocery card offers broad flexibility while maintaining a clear focus on food access. It can be used at any grocery store or supermarket that accepts Visa—making it ideal for recipients with diverse shopping needs or limited access to national chains. For rural communities or varied populations, this card ensures accessibility.
Ready to Help Close the Gap?
SNAP benefits are a vital resource for millions of families—but when those benefits are reduced, communities need rapid, respectful ways to respond. Whether you’re running a local food access program, managing a statewide emergency relief effort, or looking to support employees or neighbors in need, digital and physical gift cards offer a simple, secure way to make an immediate impact. eGifter Rewards makes it easy to send essentials-focused gift cards—no contracts, no setup delays, no minimums.
Open a free account to get started, or talk to our team if you need help designing a relief or outreach program.
Until then, here’s to bridging the gap—and helping families access what matters most.
The eGifter Team
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