FNS Restaurant Meals Program
What is the FNS Restaurant Meals Program?
FNS Restaurant Meals Program is a state-operated initiative that allows eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase prepared meals at participating restaurants, including quick-service restaurants (QSRs). Restaurants participating in RMP are not responsible for determining eligibility; if a SNAP recipient does not qualify, their payment card will automatically be declined.
Program
Eligibility
MP allows SNAP recipients, such as the elderly, disabled, or homeless, to use benefits for prepared meals, providing greater food access.
Addressing
Challenges
The program aims to help those who may not have the means to properly store or prepare food, ensuring they can still access hot, nutritious meals.
Promoting
Nutritional Balance
By partnering with participating restaurants, RMP expands access to fresh and nutritionally balanced meals for eligible individuals and families.
Becoming a
SNAP Retailer is a Snap!
Step 2
Get Approval from Your State to Apply for RMP
Step 3
Provide FNS with a Signed Agreement from Your State
Step 5
Get Set Up with an EBT Processor
SNAP Restaurant Meals Program
application for QSRs and Restaurants
If you are ready to get started with your Restaurant Meals application, you can apply directly with the FNS on the USDA website.
Who Qualifies to Use RMP?
SNAP recipients who are in a state that operates a restaurant meals program, have applied and been approved to use their EBT card at restaurants, and all members of the household must be either…
Elderly
Disabled
Unhoused
A Spouse
How does the RMP help restaurants and the community?
The Restaurant Meals Program has many benefits for business owners as well as individuals in the community. Using EBT to accept SNAP at your restaurant can expand your revenue while increasing access to prepared meals for those who face food insecurity in your community. Some benefits of participating in your state’s RMP can include…
Adds new revenue stream for business
Increases foot traffic to businesses
Improves customer loyalty and creates repeat customers
Provides prepared meals for those who don’t have access
Become a community staple
Helps fight food insecurity by increasing access to nutritious foods
Not sure If You Qualify to Apply to
Accept EBT Payments at Your Store?
Take our quick, 10-question SNAP Quiz to determine if your store meets all requirements for becoming a SNAP retailer or if you still have some work to do.
Contact goEBT
The Restaurant Meals Program is currently only available in certain states. To find out if your state participates in the RMP, fill out this quick form and one of our representatives will contact you to discuss RMP for your business.