Those with an EBT card can buy groceries and essentials at various authorized stores. There are a wide variety of stores that Americans can go to with their EBT card to buy food. These include supermarkets, grocery stores, farmers markets, local food co-ops, specialty stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, and even Amazon’s online platform in some cases.
Stores that accept EBT cards are generally the ones where you can see the QuestⓇ logo . Look for logo stickers or signs on the front doors or near the cash register. If you can’t find it, go to an employee for information. Here is a list of the types of stores that accept this card :
- Grocery stores and supermarkets: Most grocery stores accept the EBT card as a form of payment, so finding stores near you will not be difficult.
- Specialty Stores: Some specialty businesses such as butchers, fishmongers, and grocery stores also accept the EBT card.
- Farmers Markets: These markets are places where the EBT card is also accepted. Here you can find fresh foods like fruits, vegetables and herbs, and even organic foods.
- Local Food Co-ops: Supporting the community by shopping at local independent stores, such as food co-ops, is also an option for using the EBT card.
- Convenience stores / neighborhood stores: Even the smallest stores in your neighborhood can accept the EBT card. Don’t hesitate to ask.
- Pharmacies: Some pharmacies, such as CVS or Walgreens , are also starting to sell groceries and accept the EBT card to pay for groceries.
- Gas Stations: As with pharmacies, at gas stations you can also buy grocery items with your EBT card.
- Amazon: Amazon is participating in a pilot to accept the SNAP EBT card for online purchases. To use this option, you will need an Amazon account and register your EBT card.
- Although not all stores in the country accept this form of payment, most supermarkets are affiliated with the program . Here is a list of supermarkets that accept EBT and are available in different areas:
- Aldi: All Aldi locations accept EBT, both for in-store purchases and online orders.
- BJ’s Wholesale Club: All BJ’s locations accept EBT card payments. In addition, they participate in a pilot program that allows purchases to be made from their website or mobile application, with home delivery.
- Food Lion: This supermarket chain is affiliated with SNAP. All of their stores accept EBT, and they also offer the option to shop online through their website or app. You have the option to pick up the purchase in the store.
- Stop & Shop: Another supermarket that accepts EBT is Stop & Shop. They use labels to differentiate the items that can be purchased with the SNAP card, and they also allow you to make purchases online.
- Walmart: Walmart has a wide variety of products available to be purchased with the SNAP card. Whether visiting their stores or making purchases online, both options accept EBT.