Huruy Kidanemariam

Huruy Kidanemariam is the founder and developer of EBT Finder, a free tool that helps families and individuals locate stores, restaurants, and farmers markets that accept EBT and SNAP benefits across the United States.

With a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems, Huruy Kidanemariam built EBT Finder to address a simple but critical need: making it easier for SNAP recipients to find nearby locations where they can use their benefits. The platform now serves over 300,000 SNAP-authorized retailers nationwide.

The Mission

Huruy Kidanemariam believes that access to nutritious food is a fundamental right. EBT Finder was created to bridge the gap between SNAP recipients and the stores that serve them — providing real-time location data, store hours, community reviews, and price information all in one place.

Building EBT Finder

As the sole designer and developer, Huruy Kidanemariam handles every aspect of EBT Finder — from sourcing and maintaining the USDA retailer database, to building the search algorithms, map interfaces, and community features that make the platform useful for millions of Americans.