Yes, SNAP benefits are intended to purchase food for one's family, not to sell to others. RMP allows some SNAP households to use their EBT card to buy prepared meals at participating restaurants.Be in a state that has an RMP. What items cannot be purchased with SNAP Benefits? I work in a grocery store with a hot deli. I have had food stamps in the past. To meet this requirement, a store must have a minimum of 36 staple food items that meet the following conditions.