Food stamp benefits in Alaska can be used to buy certain hunting and fishing supplies.
The food stamp program helps families in financial trouble afford healthful food, according to the state of Alaska website. The program is part of the federal government's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Applicants must either be employed or looking for work, and cannot quit a job while receiving benefits. Food stamp benefit amounts increased for Alaska in April 2009.
Other States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture states a person can use his electronic benefits transfer, or food stamp, card in any state or U.S. territory except Puerto Rico. Just look for the "Quest" sign in the store window or door before shopping.
Use Instructions
Use your food stamp card the same way you would a debit or credit card. Check your balance first, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and then shop as you normally would. Swipe your card at the register and enter your personal identification number. You'll need to use another form of payment to buy non-eligible items.
Non-Eligible Items
Paper products, cigarettes and alcohol can't be bought with food stamp benefits, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In addition, cooked foods, such as hot items in the deli and rotisserie chicken, aren't eligible.
Benefit Amounts
Alaska's food stamp benefits increased in 2009, according to the state of Alaska website. How much a person qualifies for depends on his location and income. A person living alone in a suburban area can receive $239; in a rural area he can receive as much as $371. A family of five can receive $946 if they live in town or $1,237 if they live in a very rural area.
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