How to Become a South Carolina Food Stamps Retailer
Being able to accept food stamps at your South Carolina place of business increases your client base. Becoming a food stamp or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) vendor is a three-step process and can be completed entirely online, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Once you've applied, a Food and Nutrition Service representative may visit your store to confirm your eligibility. The approval process takes up to 45 days.
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Things You'll Need
- USDA account
- Email address (if applying online)
- Completed application
- Required documentation
Instructions
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Activate a U.S. Department of Agriculture account online by visiting the USDA website. Select "Register" and provide a valid email address. The USDA will send registration instructions, your user name and password to your email within 15 minutes. Click on the link in the email to return to the USDA page.
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Apply to become a South Carolina food stamp vendor. You have 30 days from beginning the application to complete it. Provide the name of the business owner, home address, phone number, Social Security number and estimated annual sales. You can check the status of the application online at any time.
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Provide all required documentation. The exact documentation needed for your particular business is indicated during your application process. Send the documentation to the FNS office that services South Carolina vendors at this address: 61 Forsyth St., SW Suite 8T36, Atlanta, GA 30303-3415.
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Tips & Warnings
Call 877-823-4369 for a paper application.
The FNS conducts a background check to determine eligibility and to investigate your past food stamp history, if any.
Business owners and their employees are required to review the SNAP Retailer Training Video and Guide prior to vendor approval.
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