Skip to Content

Virginia EBT Discounts and Perks for 2024

We have listed below the top Virginia EBT Discounts that are available to food stamps recipients and those who have at EBT card for other benefit programs.

Our readers have been asking us for EBT discount list and we have responded by compiling EBT discounts by state.

In this post, we are focusing on all the amazing perks that cardholders in the state of Virginia can take advantage of.

Therefore, if you live in the state of Virginia and have an EBT Card, you would not want to miss this. Keep reading.

First, you get 50% off Amazon Prime membership, which gives you access to these great benefits:

  • 1-Day and Same-Day Shipping
  • Prime Membership Sharing
  • Unlimited Photo Storage (Amazon Photos)
  • Ad-Free Video Streaming (Prime Video)
  • Ad-Free Music Streaming (Prime Music)
  • Free Twitch Subscription (Twitch Prime)
  • Flat-Fee Grocery Deliveries (Prime Pantry)
  • Kindle Ebook Rentals (Lending Library)

Furthermore, You also may qualify for free or discounted cell phone or home phone plans under the Federal lifeline program as described in details below.

In addition, there are also discounted home internet services for those who qualify.

Also, your Virginia EBT Card gives you discounted or FREE access to museums and other great family-friendly places in the state of Virginia.

In this post, we are going to share all the exciting Virginia EBT discounts, perks, and free stuff available to cardholders.
"Virginia EBT Discounts"

National EBT Discounts

Below are the discounts that are available to all EBT Cardholders across the United States, that can also be redeemed by Virginia EBT Card Holders.

Amazon Prime EBT Discount

If you have a Virginia EBT Card, you can now sign up for Amazon Prime EBT Discount and get all the great benefits that come with Prime membership, at a fraction of the cost.

The regular Amazon Prime membership is $14.99 a month. However, if you have an EBT Card, you can get Prime Membership for $6.99. That’s over 50% off the regular price.

Given that Amazon is part of the USDA pilot of vendors approved to accept food stamps online for delivery, prime membership allows you to order groceries through Amazon Pantry in certain parts of the country.

Sign-up for Amazon Prime EBT Discount HERE

If you are not sure if the Amazon Prime EBT Discount is worth it, here is a summary of the what you get with your Amazon Prime membership:

FREE, Fast Delivery on Millions of Items

With Amazon Prime membership, you get fast, free shipping on over 50 million eligible items on Amazon.com. They have also rolled out a program recently that allows people who live in certain metropolitan areas to get FREE Same-Day Delivery on over a million items and FREE 2-hour delivery with Prime Now on daily essentials and groceries.

Instantly Stream TV Shows and Movies

One of the most popular features is the instant streaming of TV Shows and Movies. Your Prime membership includes instant access to thousands of movies and TV shows at no additional cost. You can stream all these on select Smart TVs, Roku, Xbox, Amazon Fire TV, iPhones, tablets, and Android devices.

Other Benefits of Amazon Prime

  • Buy groceries online with your EBT Card through Amazon Pantry for delivery (in states where this is available)
  • Over two million songs. Thousands of playlists and stations (On-demand, ad-free music streaming)
  • Books, Magazines & More (Unlimited reading on any device)
  • Original audio series from Audible (Unlimited listening to original audio series)
  • Twitch Prime (Get free game content every month, exclusive discounts, plus loads more)
  • All your photos, together at last (Free unlimited photo storage)

"Virginia EBT Discounts and Perks"

Virginia EBT Discounts for 2024

Lifeline Program

If you are currently on Food Stamps/EBT Cardholder, and your income is below a certain level, you may qualify for FREE or low-cost home or cell phone service for you or a member of your family through the Federal Lifeline Program, which serves nearly 13 million Americans.

The Lifeline program helps to lower the monthly cost of phone and internet service. Eligible customers will get at least $9.25 toward their monthly bill. You can only use Lifeline for either phone or internet service, but not both.

Discounted Cell Phone Services

Below is a list of cell phone providers that participate in the Lifeline program in the state of Virginia.

Virginia Lifeline Discounted Cell Phone Service Providers
Phone Service Provider Phone Number Type of Service
nTelos Wireless 800-639-6111
Mobile Cell Phone Service
Access Wireless* 866-594-3644
Mobile Cell Phone Service
Safelink Wireless* 800-723-3546
Mobile Cell Phone Service
T-Mobile 800-937-8997
Mobile Cell Phone Service
Assurance Wireless* 888-898-4888
Mobile Cell Phone Service

Discounted Home Phone Services

Below is a list of home phone providers that participate in the Lifeline program in the state of Virginia.

Virginia Lifeline Discounted Home Phone Service Providers
Phone Service Provider Phone Number Type of Service
EMPOWER Telecom, Inc 800-232-3312 Home Service (Landline)
Scott County Telephone Cooperative* 276-452-9119 Home Service (Landline)
Highland Telephone Cooperative 540-468-2131 Home Service (Landline)
Verizon* 800-837-4966 Home Service (Landline)
Citizens Telephone Cooperative* 800-941-0426 Home Service (Landline)
Firefly Fiber Broadband* 833-473-3591 Home Service (Landline)
TDS Telecom/Virginia Telephone Company 888-225-5837 Home Service (Landline)
Consolidated Communications 844-968-7224 Home Service (Landline)
TDS Telecom/New Castle Telephone Company 888-225-5837 Home Service (Landline)
DMV Prepaid 703-672-8441 Home Service (Landline)
TDS Telecom/Amelia Telephone Corporation 888-225-5837 Home Service (Landline)
MGW Telephone Company* 540-925-2255 Home Service (Landline)
Lumos Telephone* 800-320-6144 Home Service (Landline)
CenturyLink 800-244-1111 Home Service (Landline)
New Hope Telephone Cooperative* 540-363-5277 Home Service (Landline)

Discounted Internet Service

The new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides discounted internet to EBT Cardholders. The program provides households with a $30 discount on their internet service each month.

Plus, you could also get a one-time $100 discount on the purchase of an eligible laptop, desktop or tablet.

You can combine the $30 ACP internet credit with your Lifeline phone service to save even more on your phone and internet bill each month.

To find out how to apply, check out our article here.

ACP Internet Providers in Virginia

Currently, Virginia has 128 ACP internet providers. We’ve provided a list of all the Virginia companies offering discounted internet to EBT Cardholders below.

Virginia Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Internet Providers
Internet Provider Name Phone Number Type of Service Free with ACP
Discounted Device
GigaBeam Networks, LLC 540-726-2317 Home Internet
Bristol Tennessee Essential Services 423-968-1526 Home Internet
Point Broadband Fiber Holding, LLC 844-407-6468 Home Internet
Comcast (Xfinity) 1-800-XFINITY Home Internet
MGW Networks, LLC 540-925-2255 Home Internet
Riverstreet Communications of Virginia, Inc. 844-238-0131 Home Internet
Lingo 866-405-4646 Home Internet
Central Virginia Services, Inc* 833-473-3591 Home Internet
Scott County Telephone Cooperative 276-452-9119 Home Internet
MGW Telephone Company, Inc.* 540-925-2255 Home Internet
Lumos Telephone of Botetourt, Inc.* 855-465-8667 Home Internet
Mediacom LLC 855-330-6918 Home Internet
Cogeco US Finance, LLC d/b/a Breezeline 888-536-9600 Home Internet Yes
Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority 757-414-0304 Home Internet
All Points Broadband 888-217-7827 Home Internet
Cox Communication 866-439-1289 Home Internet Yes
Spot On Networks, LLC 877-768-6687 Home Internet
EMPOWER Broadband, Inc. 434-636-2274 Home Internet
Bee Online Advantage 540-864-7070 Home Internet
Citizens Cablevision 800-941-0426 Home Internet
Culture Wireless 404-254-6236 Home Internet Yes
SWA Connect, LLC 866-350-0222 Home Internet Yes
United States Cellular Corporation 888-944-9400 Home Internet
Open Broadband, LLC 980-246-8989 Home Internet
Brightspeed 833-692-7773 Home Internet
Twigby ACP Home Int Home Internet
Inter Mountain Cable Inc. 606-478-9401 Home Internet Yes
Declaration Networks (NeuBeam) 877-811-1133 Home Internet Yes
Foundation for California Community Colleges 866-325-3222 Home Internet
Integrated Path Communications, LLC 888-224-6958 Home Internet Yes
Astound Broadband powered by RCN 800-746-4726 Home Internet Yes
Maxsip Telecom Corporation 866-629-7471 Home Internet
Spectrum (Charter Communications Operating, LLC) 866-980-3107 Home Internet Yes
Clear Wireless, LLC 888-341-3471 Home Internet Yes
Sunset Digital Communications, LLC 844-407-6468 Home Internet
New Hope Telephone Cooperative* 540-363-5277 Home Internet
Shentel, Glofiber, and Beam Wireless 800-743-6835 Home Internet
RiverStreet Networks 844-238-0131 Home Internet
Ting Internet 844-846-4994 Home Internet Yes
ZISFONE, LLC 850-397-2031 Home Internet Yes
Viasat 855-463-9333 Home Internet
B2X Online, Inc. 540-389-7924 Home Internet
EARTHLINK, LLC 888-327-8454 Home Internet
Suddenlink 866-200-7610 Home Internet
Zito West Holding, LLC 800-365-6988 Home Internet
U2 CONNECT NOW 844-679-0909 Home Internet
A&A Communications, LLC 304-938-3210 Home Internet
Nelson County Cablevision Corporation 434-263-4805 Home Internet
Verizon Virginia LLC* 800-837-4966 Home Internet Yes
Data Stream Broadband 877-303-8956 Home Internet
RURALBAND 804-834-2424 Home Internet
TDS Telecommunications Corporation 888-225-5837 Home Internet
Point Broadband 844-407-6468 Home Internet
Verizon Wireless 800-922-0204 Home Internet
Starry, Inc 888-231-9403 Home Internet Yes
iGo Technology Inc. 423-648-8398 Home Internet
Burke’s Garden Telephone Co., Inc. 276-472-2345 Home Internet
Citizens Telephone Cooperative* 800-941-0426 Home Internet
Lumos Telephone Inc.* 855-465-8667 Home Internet
BARC Connects 800-846-2272 Home Internet
Orange County Broadband Authority 540-360-0585 Home Internet
Hughes Network Systems, LLC 844-737-2700 Home Internet
KGI Communications LLC 540-709-7071 Home Internet
Pemtel 540-626-7111 Home Internet
Omnipoint Technology Inc. 844-764-6800 Home Internet Yes
Kinex telecom, Inc. 434-392-4804 Home Internet
Verizon South LLC* 800-837-4966 Home Internet Yes
Hillcom Inc 276-835-1286 Home Internet
Scott County Telephone Cooperative* 276-452-9119 Home Internet
T-Mobile USA, Inc. 888-863-8768 Mobile Internet (WIFI)
Easy Wireless 877-476-3451 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Verizon Wireless 800-922-0204 Mobile Internet (WIFI)
Unity Wireless, Inc. 800-701-3231 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Go Technology Management, LLC 877-223-1978 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Red Pocket, Inc 888-993-3888 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
NewPhone Wireless, LLC 855-204-3667 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Culture Wireless 877-732-7987 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Z1 Wireless 561-434-4509 Mobile Internet (WIFI)
American Assistance and Your Call Wireless 877-266-7212 Mobile Internet (WIFI)
Straight Talk, Total Wireless, Simple Mobile, Walmart Family Mobile, TracFone, Net10, Page Plus & Go Smart* 833-333-9227 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Rural4G 870-451-0373 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes Yes
Wrazzle, Inc. 800-380-0547 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Hoop Wireless, LLC 833-367-4667 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes Yes
Airtalk Wireless 855-924-7825 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
human-I-T 888-268-3921 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Global Connection Inc. of America 800-544-4441 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes Yes
US Connect 877-732-7987 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Life Wireless 888-543-3620 Mobile Internet (WIFI)
Torch Wireless 877-998-6674 Mobile Internet (WIFI)
Selectel Wireless 877-218-5744 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes Yes
Comlink Total Solutions Corp 833-526-0200 Mobile Internet (WIFI)
TruConnect Communications, Inc. 800-430-0443 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes Yes
Q Link Wireless LLC 855-754-6543 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes Yes
Culture Wireless 404-254-6236 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
InterConnection 206-633-1517 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Tone Communication Services LLC 800-515-8182 Mobile Internet (WIFI)
Cricket Wireless 844-246-8364 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
AT&T Mobility LLC 866-986-0963 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Rogue Mobile Inc. 407-686-1026 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Access Wireless* 866-594-3644 Mobile Internet (WIFI)
Boomerang Wireless, LLC 866-488-8719 Mobile Internet (WIFI)
Sano Health LLC 866-970-7299 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes Yes
Cintex Wireless, LLC 800-931-0141 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes Yes
East Kentucky Network, LLC 800-438-2355 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Excess Telecom, Inc. 800-615-0898 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes Yes
Insight Mobile, Inc. 866-330-0902 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
K20 Wireless 717-400-5573 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes Yes
Boost Mobile 866-402-7366 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
UVNV, Inc. 888-777-0446 Mobile Internet (WIFI)
Infiniti Mobile 214-323-8000 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes Yes
Bloosurf LLC 410-957-6060 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Hello Mobile Telecom LLC 888-854-3556 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
United States Cellular Corporation 888-944-9400 Mobile Internet (WIFI)
Dailytel Inc. 883-999-0427 Mobile Internet (WIFI)
Comcast (Xfinity) 1-800-XFINITY Mobile Internet (WIFI)
PCs for People 651-354-2552 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes Yes
Sarver Wireless 888-744-8950 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes Yes
Ready Wireless 866-488-8719 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Assurance Wireless* 888-321-5880 Mobile Internet (WIFI)
IDT Domestic Telecom, Inc. 800-689-0617 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Ztar Mobile, Inc 800-416-3003 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Blue Ridge Internet Service Company, LLC 540-566-4588 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Liberty Mobile Wireless 855-566-1776 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Clear Wireless, LLC 888-341-3471 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
North American Local, LLC 888-247-3903 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
Omnipoint Technology Inc. 844-764-6800 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes
SafetyNet Wireless 888-224-3213 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes Yes
Whoop Connect Inc. 888-200-1076 Mobile Internet (WIFI) Yes

Discounted Museums Admission

As an EBT cardholder in Virginia, you also get discounted or FREE access to museums and other great family-friendly places.

Currently, there are 35 locations offering free or discounted admission to Virginia EBT Cardholders.

The Virginia Museums listed below all offer individual admission fees ranging from FREE to $3.00 to individuals and families who have an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and a valid form of photo ID.

This reduced rate is available during all normal operating hours to up to four individuals per EBT card. That means if you have a family of 4, you can use your Virginia EBT card to get the special discounted rate or free admission for all four members.

We advise that you call the museum first before you go – so that you can find out what their special rate is for EBT Cardholders (whether it’s free admission or $3).

Here is the list of some of the participating Museums in Virginia:

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum
101 Country Music Way
Bristol, Virginia 24201
(423) 573-1927
Wonder Universe
782 New River Road #812
Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
(540) 200-8231
Science Museum of Western Virginia
1 Market Square SE
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
(540) 342-5710
Taubman Museum of Art
110 Salem Avenue SE
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
(540) 342-5760
Virginia Museum of Natural History
21 Starling Avenue
Martinsville, Virginia 24112
276-634-4141
Danville Science Center
677 Craghead Street
Danville, Virginia 24541
434-791-5160
Amazement Square
27 Ninth Street
Lynchburg, Virginia 24504
434-845-1888
Explore More Discovery Museum
150 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22803
540-442-8900
Monticello
1050 Monticello Loop
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
(434) 984-9800
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
901 Amherst Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
(888) 556-5799
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
19 West Cork Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
(540) 722-2020
National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Road
Middleburg, Virginia 20117
(540) 687-6542
Wilton House Museum
215 S. Wilton Rd.
Richmond, Virginia 23226
(804) 282-5936
Agecroft Hall & Gardens
4305 Sulgrave Road
Richmond, Virginia 23221
(804) 353-4241
Maymont
1000 Westover Road
Richmond, Virginia 23220
(804) 358-7166
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia 23220
804.340.1400
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
Richmond, Virginia 23220
(804) 342-9661
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23228
(804) 262-9887
Children’s Museum of Richmond
2626 West Broad St.
Richmond, Virginia 23220
(804) 474-7062
Science Museum of Virginia
2500 West Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220
804-864-1400
The American Civil War Museum
500 Tredegar Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 649-1861
The Valentine
1015 East Clay Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 649-0711
The Poe Museum
1914 East Main Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223
804.648.5523
George Mason’s Gunston Hall
10709 Gunston Rd
Mason Neck, Virginia 22079
703-550-9220
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121
(703) 780-2000
Menokin
4037 Menokin Road
Warsaw, Virginia 22572
(804) 333-1776
Jamestown Settlement
2110 Jamestown Road Route 31 S.
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
(757) 253-4838
Colonial Williamsburg
101 Visitor Center Drive
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
(888) 965-7254
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
200 Water Street Route 1020
Yorktown, Virginia 23690
(757) 253-4838
The Mariners’ Museum and Park
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, Virginia 23606
(757) 596-2222
Virginia Air & Space Science Center
600 Settlers Landing Rd.
Hampton, Virginia 23669
(757) 727-0900
Children’s Museum of Virginia
221 High Street
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
757-393-5258
Nauticus
One Waterside Drive
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
(757) 664-1000
Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, Virginia 23518
(757) 441-5830
NASA’s Wallops Island Flight Facility Visitor Center
Building J-20
Wallops Island, Virginia 23337
(757) 824-1404

Virginia EBT Discounts Summary

We hope this article on Virginia EBT Discounts was helpful.

If so, we encourage you to share this article with anyone who may also find it helpful by using the “Share this” button below.

If you have additional questions about the Virginia SNAP or EBT, please leave those in the comments section below. We are here to help you!

Be sure to check out our other articles about Virginia Food Stamps and EBT, including:

Kwame Kuadey

Kwame Kuadey writes about personal finance and the social safety net. His career started in banking but he caught the entrepreneurial bug and has spent the last decade building successful businesses, including an Inc. 500 Company. Kwame believes everyone has the power to improve their quality of life by seeking knowledge and taking action. In 2012, Kwame founded Empower Media to help low-income households improve their financial situation. His expertise is in topics relevant to low-income households, including government benefits and assistance, banking products, access to credit, plus tools & resources to help reduce income volatility and build wealth. Kwame has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc. Magazine, Washington Post, ABC, and NPR.

Comments

comments