Forage is a mobile app that helps people using SNAP EBT check their balance and earn Cash Back on groceries. We’re built to make everyday grocery shopping a little easier and more affordable without adding stress, confusion, or risk.

We know trust matters when it comes to benefits. That’s why Forage is designed to be transparent, secure, and straightforward.

What you can do with Forage

With Forage, you can:

• Check your EBT balance quickly and securely

• Earn Cash Back when you shop with your EBT card

• Track receipts, earnings, and redemptions in one place

• Receive important EBT news and updates

Forage works with both in-store shopping and online grocery orders, depending on where you shop.

How Forage works

Forage connects to your state’s EBT system so you can view your balance and earn rewards when you shop. We don’t issue benefits and we don’t control when or how much you receive—that’s always handled by your state.

When you use Forage:

1. You link your EBT card securely in the app

2. You shop with your EBT card, either at partner stores or anywhere EBT is accepted

3. You earn Cash Back automatically or by uploading a receipt, depending on the store

Everything you do in the app is visible in the Activity tab, so you can always see what’s happening.

Built on trust and security

Your trust matters to use. Forage is built with the same security standards used by banks and major payment platforms.

That means:

• Your information is protected with end-to-end, bank-level encryption.

• Forage doesn't ask for your Social Security Number

• Forage never stores your EBT PIN

To date, Forage has processed 3M+ balance checks and 10M+ EBT transactions since 2024, helping people both access and use their benefits safely and reliably.

Beyond the Forage app

Behind the scenes, Forage has also been powering SNAP EBT payments for your favorite stores since 2020. We work with well-known brands like Uber Eats, DoorDash, 7-Eleven, Albertsons, Dollar General, and more.

This work helps bring EBT access to more stores and online checkout options, and it's the same secure technology that supports the Forage app.

Forage is also a USDA-approved provider for online SNAP EBT payment solutions, which means we meet strict federal requirements for handling benefits securely.

Why we built Forage

We built Forage to make food access easier and more flexible. Grocery shopping shouldn’t feel confusing, stressful, or limiting, especially when you’re relying on benefits.

Whether you’re checking your balance, earning Cash Back, or just trying to stretch your groceries further, Forage is here to support you.

Still have questions?

If you want to learn more or have questions about how something works, you can always contact Forage Support from the app. We’re here to help.