What can I buy with the family card? List of products

With the arrival of the pandemic Covid-19 In several countries, in some of their states they decided to close their schools and educational centers; this with The goal of reducing the amount of infections and keep students and their families safe and away from contagion.

As a result of this, the federal government in coordination with the state authorities devised and projected an action plan through the Family Card, seeking to deliver to children and adolescents (eligible), the free or reduced-cost school lunch program, an amount of money that would replace the delivery of food at school and at the same time, trying to reach more children and adolescents in need.

And just like other financial assistance intended for the purchase of food; you can't buy whatever you want with this P-EBT or Family card. In itself, you can visit any store certified and authorized by the program, that is: grocery stores, farmers markets, local or open markets, organic markets, corner stores and depending on the state where the beneficiary lives, he or she may purchase in Amazon or at Walmart.

What can I buy with the family card?

Within the list of products allowed for purchase with the P-EBT or Family card, are a group of foods that help reinforce the family's daily diet, leading to a healthy and balanced diet, The foods are as follows:

1. Fresh, canned, dehydrated or frozen fruits.
2. Fresh, dehydrated or frozen vegetables.
3. Vegetables.
4. Dairy, such as pasteurized or powdered milk (in all its varieties), yogurt, etc.
5. Eggs
6. Red or white meat.
7. Rice.
8. Beans.
9. Pasta.
10. Nuts.
11. Fish.
12. Cereals.
13. Breads.
14. Any ingredient used in cooking, such as salt or spices.
15. Baby formula.
16. Diabetic food.
17. Seeds to plant at home, of: vegetables, fruits or vegetables.
18. Non-alcoholic drinks, for example: fruit juices, energy drinks, flavored or mineral water, etc.
19. Ice creams.
20. Cookies.
21. Cereal bars.
22. Water.
23. Juices
24. Compotes
25. pretzels.
26. Jelly.
27. Sugar, honey and other sweeteners.
28. Syrups.
29. Vegetable oils.
30. Sauces, such as: mustard, mayonnaise or ketchup.
31. Essences for cooking, such as: vanilla essence.
32. Cooking wine.
33. Yeast or baking powder.
34. Birthday cakes, as long as the value of the non-edible decoration does not exceed 50% of the price.

With the P-EBT or Family card, you can also buy gift baskets, This is clear as long as the value of the non-edible items included in the basket; do not exceed 50% of the sales amount.

Where can I pay with the family card?

Initially, only profits transferred to the company could be used. P-EBT card o of the family, anywhere that accepts food stamps or EBT SNAP card.

Now, if you want to know which establishments are associated with SNAP, which are close to the beneficiary's home, you must visit the website of Food and Nutrition Service: https://www.fns.usda.gov.

Where can I eat and pay with the family card in Puerto Rico?

Generally, for a restaurant to accept a EBT or Family cardAs a means of payment, the state where said restaurant is located must have an optional program, which is the Restaurant Meal Program. This benefit is aimed especially at people over 60 years of age, homebound people, disabled people and even citizens living in shelters who do not have housing or who do have housing; They do not have an appropriate kitchen to prepare their food.

restaurants or fast food places, which accept payment with Family Card in Puerto Rico:

• Papa Murphy's.
• Starbucks
• Burger King.
• Crazy Chicken.
• Domino's Pizza.
• Kentucky Fried Chicken.
• Papa John's Pizza.
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• Taco Bell
• Uncle Sam among others.

¿How to obtain the Puerto Rico Family Card?

The first step is to make the prequalification application, for which the following steps must be followed:

    Call Us

The request is made by calling State Office telephone numbers: (787) 991- 0101, 787-289-1199 or to the number 3-1-1.

    By Internet

 It can be requested through following link:

https://serviciosenlinea.adsef.pr.gov/adsefdigital/Security/Login.aspx.

There is also the option of watching a video with instructions on: how to open an account to manage card-related matters online, by clicking on the following link:

https://servicios.adsef.pr.gov/videos/VID-20211005.mp4.

Yes it is application denied at this stage, you will not be able to move on to the next stage. But for those who are prequalified, you will be given a specific date for the appointment at the ASEF Office, closest to your home. If the appointment cannot be arranged at that time, A referral will be made to coordinate your information and finally the appointment.

What can't you buy with the family card in Puerto Rico?

With the Family CardYou can only buy food. And the purchase of the following items is not allowed:

1. Cleaning articles.
2. Personal care products.
3. Disposable diapers.
4. Tampons.
5. Hydrating creams.
6. Shampoo and the like.
7. Cigarettes or tobacco.
8. Food supplements.
9. Live animals, (except fish or shellfish).
10. Pet food.
11. Toys.
12. Office items.
13. Cosmetics.
14. Makeup.
15. Meals in certain restaurants.
16. Toilet soaps or detergents.
17. Disinfectants.
18. Alcoholic beverages, such as: beer, liquor, wine, whiskey, among others.
19. Hot or prepared foods, such as: cold cuts, sandwiches, roast chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, etc.
20. Vitamins.
21. Drugs.

Buy online with the family card

The Governor of Puerto Rico Wanda Vázquez Garced and the Secretary of the Department of the Family, Orlando López Belmonte, made the announcement that the beneficiaries of the PAN (Nutrition Assistance Program), they can make purchases online (since December 2020), using the Family Card.

To make these purchases online with Family Card, the same operation must be followed, which is followed when making purchases that; usually paid by credit or debit card.

Number to know the balance of the family card

Through the following phone numbers, you can consult the balance (balance) from Family Card:

• 877-467-4832.
• 787-289-1199.
• 787-289-1199.

At any of these telephone numbers, a ADSEF agent will confirm the identity through certain security questions and then this agent will be able to provide; the balance of the Family Card.

Finally, for those who they do not have:

1. Internet access.
2. Mobile or landline phone.

You can know the balance of the EBT or Puerto Rico Family card; through receipts of purchases from the last month, to obtain it you only have to deduct the amount from the monthly amount credited to the Family Card.

Frequent questions:

• How to change the family card pin?
• How to cancel the Family Card?

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