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113. In Pennsylvania, there is no way to mistake the Access card for a credit/debit card

Thu Dec 29, 2016, 05:32 PM

Dec 2016

It's ugly green with ugly yellow lettering, and unless you cover it conspicuously with your hand while swiping it, it'll be visible even to casual, accidental observation. Certainly it doesn't require someone to be "spying" on "interactions to catch one in the wild." More like: eyes at least half-open and facing in the general direction of the register.

And if you do cover it with your hand while swiping, you make yourself pointedly conspicuous and will draw attention. Further, if the cashier doesn't realize what you're doing, they won't hit the "EBT" key on their screen, and you'll have to swipe it again.

In short, the card is seemingly deliberately made to be obvious and, by extension, embarrassing, much like the can't-possibly-miss-them discounted lunch cards I had to use in junior high.

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fuck um so am I.. stonecutter357 Dec 2016 #158

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I recommend you for your actions. guillaumeb Dec 2016 #20

What state still uses 'stamps'? superpatriotman Dec 2016 #22

It was a card. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #38

Folks still call them stamps. MissB Dec 2016 #52

I still see people with WIC vouchers at stores sometimes. haele Dec 2016 #77

Thanks for the explanation! Lord_at_War Dec 2016 #121

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Everyone - Yes You too - need to stand up for what is right and not let people get away List left Dec 2016 #27

Thank you for your kindness. smirkymonkey Dec 2016 #28

How does anyone these days know who is using SNAP? demmiblue Dec 2016 #29

I agree tapermaker Dec 2016 #45

Of course you think that, dearie. n/t demmiblue Dec 2016 #46

the cards are (purposely) easy to identify n/t snpsmom Dec 2016 #49

I have one and it's not easy to identify. It looks and works like a debit card. Kaleva Dec 2016 #226

The cards in Texas are easy to identify. They vary from state to state. Lisa0825 Dec 2016 #234

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2016 #275

NC and Ohio's cards are both obvious dsc Dec 2016 #239

A lot of people still call them food stamps, even though it's a card. DLevine Dec 2016 #58

I still call them food stamps...what are they called? LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #91

Here in PA they're called snap benefits. DLevine Dec 2016 #96

I still call them food stamps at times awoke_in_2003 Dec 2016 #187

But many states also use them for the child support program jberryhill Dec 2016 #191

Do you usually drop by DU for the express purpose of accusing DU'ers of lying? Maru Kitteh Dec 2016 #80

Apparently so. ailsagirl Dec 2016 #210

People still call them food stamps gollygee Dec 2016 #86

A Card, But You Can Tell erpowers Dec 2016 #125

calling out another du'er is actually frowned upon here. niyad Dec 2016 #154

IF the poster made it up that definitely wouldn't be the way to "make someone feel good about Raine Dec 2016 #168

There are a couple of giveaways. RedWedge Dec 2016 #109

In Pennsylvania, there is no way to mistake the Access card for a credit/debit card Orrex Dec 2016 #113

I guess I am naive. demmiblue Dec 2016 #132

Personal bubbles vary a lot from area to area. politicat Dec 2016 #272

this. nt LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #184

Easy to Tell erpowers Dec 2016 #129

I know they look different, this is my state's card (called a Bridge card): demmiblue Dec 2016 #140

Probably the Swipe Pads erpowers Dec 2016 #197

Good for you, standing up against a bully like that. DawgHouse Dec 2016 #30

It's a card, but in MD, it's a bright Orange card. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #40

Wow that's ridiculous that the card is so identifiable. DawgHouse Dec 2016 #263

I am pretty sure that most of them are... LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #264

K & R and wondering... LAS14 Dec 2016 #30

I live ina a red area of a blue state. I wasn't in my neighborhood though LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #95

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How would he have known? Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #43

Yep. He eagle eye spotted her card because I was reaching into my cart and putting my things on the LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #47

Most are pretty distinctive looking. They are made to be that way. Lochloosa Dec 2016 #54

Shall we do state EBT/SNAP card pics....? Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #207

Nah...see post #113 LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #246

When I was on snap, I had to tell the cashier before I could swipe the card. DLevine Dec 2016 #63

Not buying it.....sorry. Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #141

You are replying to your own post. DLevine Dec 2016 #160

I did no such thing.."..calling her a liar.."...I said I'm not buying it. Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #176

Obviously many of us have had a much different experience than you. nt DLevine Dec 2016 #180

which is the same as saying I am lying. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #248

If I said you were lying I would say you are lying...exactly like that...no grey, I'd say it. Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #268

Sorry. You don't get to have it both ways. Saying you don't buy it is the same LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #271

You don't make the rules though do you? Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #276

Conflate much? LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #277

I NEVER said what you've put in quotation marks, and you can't show I have... Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #278

Yes. You did. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #279

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Read your posts. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #282

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Nope. Just read for context. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #285

Just read it. It's that simple. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #287

Need a declared enemy..... Uggwearingdad Jan 2017 #290

Nope. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #291

Really?? Let's see how that works in any Court... Uggwearingdad Jan 2017 #292

Yup. REALLY. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #293

Who decided we are at war with Russia or called them enemies? Besides Romeny in '12? Uggwearingdad Jan 2017 #294

They decided we are at war with them when THEY committed an act of war against the USA LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #301

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2 shopping carts back....really? Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #205

Who says there were carts? Sanity Claws Dec 2016 #206

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See post # 38 and post #40 LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #245

Laydee said ....That's at least ONE cart Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #270

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That's the new card.....new applicants started getting these in the 4th qrtr.. Uggwearingdad Dec 2016 #269

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Not wrong....I quoted the linked material...which is included in our work literature. Uggwearingdad Jan 2017 #284

Absolutely wrong, since you are trying to tell me what happened didn't happen LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #286

I never ONCE said it didn't happen and you can't show I did....try. Uggwearingdad Jan 2017 #288

What aren't you buying then? LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #289

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How did you know she was in a veteran's family? NT Eric J in MN Dec 2016 #50

ESP? cwydro Dec 2016 #69

Wild guess...but these parts it's a pretty safe bet. Truth is, I didn't know LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #106

Do you have any idea how many veteran's families are on assistance? Pathwalker Dec 2016 #174

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Thanks! fescuerescue Dec 2016 #78

It *IS* awesome..and no one said a word to either one of us LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #107

thanks again fescuerescue Dec 2016 #131

Oh I will...bless your heart LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #165

is there a problem? fescuerescue Dec 2016 #170

I posted the OP. No problem at all. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #171

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What told you she's in a veteran's family? SunSeeker Dec 2016 #65

Didn't need to be told... LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #108

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K&R! Aristus Dec 2016 #68

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I agree with you. There was no need to "project" it to the entire store. kickitup Dec 2016 #116

Agreed. Ms. Toad Dec 2016 #143

I'm not on public assistance, but I would have been horribly embarrassed had it been me. cwydro Dec 2016 #155

My son and his girlfriend received SNAP benefits before and after their child was born. kickitup Dec 2016 #167

Years ago, I had a part-time job at a grocery store. cwydro Dec 2016 #177

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We have become so callous in this country. alarimer Dec 2016 #126

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And in the end.... Jacob Boehme Dec 2016 #128

to the greatest with you DonCoquixote Dec 2016 #130

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good for you, LB!!! we cannot allow these bigoted jerks to go unchallenged in their arrogance. niyad Dec 2016 #149

That's so funny! My bestie's initals are LB, and I call her this all the time LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #157

you are most welcome!! niyad Dec 2016 #159

Picture this humbled_opinion Dec 2016 #161

EBT cards can't be used for prepared or hot foods...so LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #182

and you are wrong EBT's are humbled_opinion Dec 2016 #216

Actually, I am not wrong at all, but don't let that stop you LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #222

As stated below in post 231, EBT cards can be used for fast food in 4 states Packerowner741 Jan 2017 #296

The program is only for some who are homeless, elderly, or disabled. DLevine Jan 2017 #297

No I don't LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #300

You accuse the poster of lying just like that other poster did to you Packerowner741 Jan 2017 #302

No I don't, but don't let it stop you LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #304

They are available in FL only for some who are disabled, elderly, or homeless. DLevine Jan 2017 #298

People who use EBT cards know *Exactly* what it can be used for - and it's NOT fast food nadine_mn Dec 2016 #192

No that is not true the rules humbled_opinion Dec 2016 #217

Of course a living wage is important - but not everyone can work nadine_mn Dec 2016 #231

Yes, damn those useless eaters! Where are their bootstraps! DLevine Jan 2017 #299

I guess they ate them ... LOL.. n/t humbled_opinion Jan 2017 #303

K&R! stonecutter357 Dec 2016 #162

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we are going to need to be loud and proud DonCoquixote Dec 2016 #166

What state still uses food stamps? Kaleva Dec 2016 #169

Many of us still call them food stamps. We know it's actually a card. nt DLevine Dec 2016 #173

My SNAP card looks like and works like any debit card Kaleva Dec 2016 #223

PA Access cards are a solid blue-green background with ACCESS written in bold, DLevine Dec 2016 #232

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And they don't want to help people. calimary Dec 2016 #199

They will give you Luke. We will give them Matthew. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #249

I wish it were Luke - more than what we usually get from them: a Leviticus mentality. calimary Dec 2016 #265

They should really ask whether they follow the Old Testament or the New one. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #266

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... UTUSN Dec 2016 #194

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Awesome! jimlup Dec 2016 #221

The lady was probably using WIC coupons and not food stamps Kaleva Dec 2016 #224

It was the bright orange card...I don't know what they're called. We call 'em food stamps. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #228

good for you barbtries Dec 2016 #225

Good for you Lotusflower70 Dec 2016 #227

Haha! Love it! True_Blue Dec 2016 #229

It's no wonder so many food stamp leftyladyfrommo Dec 2016 #233

Yep. Or that they're dressed nicely... LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #235

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You've just moved to the top of my list of future wives. Big_K Dec 2016 #238

A safety pin moment Bucky Dec 2016 #240

I am not sure what a safety pin moment is, but am shocked at the response here LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #242

wearing a safety pin to indicate that one is "safe haven" if someone is being bullied or niyad Dec 2016 #250

This is an amazing idea, and something I hadn't heard of LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #251

the safety pin idea started in britain after the insane brexit vote. and I would guess that niyad Dec 2016 #252

The safety pin movement started right after the election... Bucky Dec 2016 #257

It showed manyhow to do the same malaise Dec 2016 #267

I asked you in another thread what you meant (in a practical sense) by 'fighting back' FiveGoodMen Dec 2016 #243

There is no good answer to "fight back" when they own or run everything LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #244

Excellent! Mountain Mule Dec 2016 #253

God Bless itcfish Dec 2016 #254

you too. Thank you. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #256

My one and only issue with food stamps is that it perpetuates Medicaid expenditures.f MadDAsHell Dec 2016 #255

This is a strawman LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #280

As the father of a naval officer, thank you. Packerowner741 Jan 2017 #295

As the daughter of an Army Officer, you are most welcome LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #305