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‘LAST TIME I P*SSED OFF EVERYBODY FROM THE FOOD STAMP POLICE COMMITTEE’: WOMAN
SHOWS HOW SHE USES HER FOOD STAMPS AT THE COSTCO FOOD COURT


'NO WAYYY SAM'S CLUB TOO?'

 

Jack Alban

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Posted on Dec 7, 2023   Updated on Dec 7, 2023, 1:33 pm CST

An EBT recipient, Jinger (@imjingerwithaj_), has gotten significant attention
with her latest TikTok video, “THANK ME LATER,” which has attracted over 359,000
views as of Thursday afternoon. In this video, she explores how to effectively
use food stamps, specifically SNAP benefits, at the Costco Food Court, offering
insights that speak to many Americans relying on these benefits.

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Jinger starts her video with a playful tone, acknowledging her previous
contentious run-ins with the “Food Stamp Police Committee.”

She then shares a valuable tip for SNAP beneficiaries at Costco, though not
everything is included: “Only cold stuff, though. So I’m gonna get a soda and
I’mma get a salad. Oh, yeah. Soda and a salad. Yum.” This simple advice on
purchasing prepackaged cold items like salads and drinks using EBT cards has
become a food stamp hack that has many users percolating.



The comments section of Jinger’s video turned into a hub of excitement and tips
regarding the use of EBT cards at various establishments.

One user noted, “At Sam’s Club as long as you use the scan and go you can get
pizza from the food court.”

Another added, “You can get the rotisserie chicken from Sam’s too!”

One user’s revelation—”U can do that at Sheetz tooo”—was followed by Jinger’s
addition, “& WaWa!!!!”

Big Chain Retailers like Costco, Instacart, Family Dollar, and Trader Joe’s are
among the many that accept EBT cards and have offered a range of food items to
those on food assistance programs for some time. This accessibility is
particularly vital during the holiday season when financial strains can be more
pronounced for families in need.

While Jinger’s video adopts a fun and perky tone, it addresses a critical issue:
extending the value and quality of SNAP benefits. By sharing her “on-the-job”
experience, she is not only helping others in similar situations but also
raising awareness about the versatility of SNAP benefits.

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This isn’t the first time Jinger has demonstrated to her viewers on how to use
their “food stamps” for goods they wouldn’t otherwise be able to exchange them
for. Typically, “hot or prepared meals” are not available for purchase under
SNAP restrictions, which includes getting yourself a drink at Starbucks.
However, the TikToker has previously claimed she was able to “hack” this rule by
using her card at a Starbucks located inside a Target store.

Jinger’s TikTok video goes beyond just providing a tip for using SNAP benefits
at Costco. It’s a testament to the resourcefulness and community spirit among
SNAP beneficiaries, especially those active on TikTok. Users like Jinger are
helping to alleviate the stigma around food stamps and highlight the importance
of such benefits in supporting families and individuals in need.

The Daily Dot has reached out to Jinger via TikTok comment and Costco via email
for further information. 

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*First Published: Dec 7, 2023, 3:00 pm CST

JACK ALBAN

Jack Alban is a freelance journalist for the Daily Dot covering trending human
interest/social media stories and the reactions real people have to them. He
always seeks to incorporate evidence-based studies, current events, and facts
pertinent to these stories to create your not-so-average viral post.



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