What Stores Take EBT? Which Stores and Restaurants Accept SNAP
SNAP benefits can be used at SNAP-authorized retailers, so the answer for any one store comes from that store’s own statement or from USDA. Each page quotes the store’s own statement where we found one, and says when we didn’t, with its qualifiers and the date of the copy we read. The fast food page follows USDA’s Restaurant Meals Program rules.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Reviewed November 1, 2026 · Methodology & sources
What each store says about EBT
One line per store, from its own pages as we read them. Open a store page for the exact quote, the date of the copy we read and the details.
| Store | What the store says | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CostcoStore | Costco says all its warehouse locations accept EBT cards. | Does Costco take EBT? |
| ALDIStore | ALDI says all ALDI stores accept SNAP in-store; online only at participating pickup and delivery locations. | Does ALDI take EBT? |
| TargetStore | Target says you can use your EBT card in store and online (online orders in eligible states). | Does Target take EBT? |
| Dollar TreeStore | Dollar Tree’s store directory marks individual stores “Accepts EBT”; check your store. | Does Dollar Tree take EBT? |
| Sam's ClubStore | Sam’s Club says it accepts SNAP/EBT for in-club purchases and online orders using delivery or pickup; membership required in-club. | Does Sam's Club take EBT? |
| Trader Joe'sStore | Trader Joe’s FAQ lists EBT Cards among accepted forms of payment (copy read: May 19, 2025). | Does Trader Joe's take EBT? |
| SproutsStore | Sprouts lists EBT cards under “We Gladly Accept”; online orders take EBT but not EBT Cash. | Does Sprouts take EBT? |
| CVSStore | CVS Health’s April 17, 2025 release says CVS Pharmacy “currently accepts SNAP/EBT at all stores”. | Does CVS take EBT? |
| Whole FoodsStore | Whole Foods says SNAP EBT is accepted for SNAP eligible products on delivery and pickup orders at U.S. locations. | Does Whole Foods take EBT? |
| WalgreensStore | Walgreens’ help page says food stamps are accepted at select Walgreens stores; contact your store. | Does Walgreens take EBT? |
| Dollar GeneralStore | Dollar General says it accepts SNAP EBT payments in all of its nation-wide locations. | Does Dollar General take EBT? |
| WalmartStore | Walmart says you can use SNAP EBT at all participating Walmart stores and online for pickup, delivery, or shipping. | Does Walmart take EBT? |
| AmazonOnline | Amazon’s help page (Internet Archive copy, Aug. 15, 2023) said SNAP EBT cards from participating states could be used for eligible grocery items. | Does Amazon take EBT? |
| InstacartOnline | Instacart says U.S. customers can pay for online orders with a valid EBT card at participating retailers; EBT cash not accepted. | Does Instacart take EBT? |
| DoorDashOnline | DoorDash’s help page lists the stores where SNAP/EBT can be used on DoorDash purchases; restaurants are not covered there. | Does DoorDash take EBT? |
| Fast food restaurantsRestaurant | No McDonald’s, Subway or Starbucks EBT statement found; SNAP buys restaurant meals only under a state Restaurant Meals Program, at authorized restaurants. | Does Fast food restaurants take EBT? |
What SNAP can and cannot buy
At any store, EBT pays only for what USDA allows. This is USDA FNS’s own list.
- Any food for the household, such as:
- Fruits and vegetables;
- Meat, poultry, and fish;
- Dairy products;
- Breads and cereals;
- Other foods such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages; and
- Seeds and plants, which produce food for the household to eat.
- Households CANNOT use SNAP benefits to buy:
- Beer, wine, and liquor.
- Cigarettes and tobacco.
- Food and drinks containing controlled substances such as cannabis/marijuana and CBD.
- Vitamins, medicines, and supplements. If an item has a Supplement Facts label, it is considered a supplement and is not eligible for SNAP purchase.
- Live animals (except shellfish, fish removed from water, and animals slaughtered prior to pick-up from the store).
- Foods that are hot at the point of sale.
- Any nonfood items such as:
- Pet foods
- Cleaning supplies, paper products, and other household supplies.
- Hygiene items and cosmetics
Using EBT for online orders
USDA FNS runs a page of stores accepting SNAP online, with the retailers listed state by state. It says:
“SNAP online is currently available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.”
“Click on the states in the map below that are currently participating in the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot to see the participating retailers.”
“The best way to determine if grocery delivery is available for your location is to visit the retailer websites.”
On fees, USDA FNS says:
“Only eligible food may be purchased with SNAP benefits; delivery fees and other associated charges may not be paid for with SNAP benefits.”
“Benefits cannot be used to pay for fees of any type, such as delivery, service, or convenience fees.”
The pages for Walmart, Amazon, Instacart and DoorDash quote each company’s own help text on online EBT payment.
Using EBT at restaurants: the Restaurant Meals Program
SNAP generally cannot buy hot prepared food. USDA lists this among the items households cannot use SNAP benefits to buy:
“Foods that are hot at the point of sale.”
The exception is the Restaurant Meals Program. USDA FNS describes it, and who is eligible, this way:
“The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) is a state option to allow certain SNAP clients, who might not be able to prepare meals for themselves or who do not have permanent housing for storing and preparing food, to be able to buy prepared meals at restaurants with their SNAP benefits.”
“To be eligible for the RMP, SNAP clients must be certified for SNAP in a state that has an RMP and all members of the household must be either:”
“Elderly (60 years of age or older);”
“disabled (receives disability or blindness payments or receives disability retirement benefits from a governmental agency because of a disability considered permanent);”
“homeless; or”
“a spouse of a SNAP client who is eligible for the RMP.”
On which restaurants can take part, and how an ineligible card is handled, USDA FNS says:
“To participate in the RMP, the restaurant must:”
“Be in a state that has an RMP.”
“Get approval from the state and provide a signed agreement to FNS.”
“Be authorized by FNS to accept SNAP benefits.”
“Each state can set their own requirements for choosing how many and which restaurants they want to allow to participate in their state's RMP.”
“An EBT card will automatically be declined if the SNAP client is not eligible.”
States that operate a Restaurant Meals Program
This is the list on the FNS page “States that Operate a Restaurant Meals Program”, read from the Internet Archive capture of April 17, 2026. The page shows “Page updated: May 29, 2025”. Check the FNS page for changes.
- Arizona
- Maryland
- New York
- California
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- Illinois (Cook and Franklin Counties Only)
- Michigan
- Virginia
The fast food restaurants page covers McDonald’s, Subway and Starbucks. For an individual restaurant, ask the restaurant or the state contact listed on the FNS page.
Check a specific store
A chain’s statement does not replace a check of the store you plan to use. USDA FNS says:
“The SNAP Retailer Locator allows anyone to locate nearby SNAP-authorized retailers by entering a street address, city and state or zip code.”
Open the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and enter your address or zip code.
Frequently asked questions
Which stores accept EBT?
SNAP benefits can be used at SNAP-authorized retailers. USDA says its Retailer Locator “allows anyone to locate nearby SNAP-authorized retailers by entering a street address, city and state or zip code.” The store pages here show each retailer’s own statement.
What can I buy with EBT?
USDA lists “Any food for the household” (fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry and fish, dairy products, breads and cereals, and other foods such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages) plus seeds and plants that produce food. It says households cannot use SNAP benefits to buy beer, wine and liquor, cigarettes and tobacco, vitamins, medicines and supplements, or foods that are hot at the point of sale.
Can I use EBT at restaurants?
Only through a state’s Restaurant Meals Program. USDA FNS describes it as “a state option to allow certain SNAP clients” to buy prepared meals at restaurants, for households whose members are all elderly (60 or older), disabled, homeless, or the spouse of an eligible client. The restaurant must be in a state that has the program and be authorized by FNS.
Which states have a Restaurant Meals Program?
The FNS page we read (Internet Archive capture of April 17, 2026) lists Arizona, Maryland, New York, California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Illinois (Cook and Franklin Counties Only), Michigan, Virginia. FNS also says each state sets its own requirements for choosing how many and which restaurants take part.
Can I use EBT online?
USDA’s page on stores accepting SNAP online says “SNAP online is currently available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.” Which retailers take part is listed by state on USDA’s site, and each retailer’s own help page says what it accepts.
Can I pay delivery fees with EBT?
No. USDA says “delivery fees and other associated charges may not be paid for with SNAP benefits,” and “Benefits cannot be used to pay for fees of any type, such as delivery, service, or convenience fees.”
Can I buy hot food with EBT?
USDA lists “Foods that are hot at the point of sale” among the items households cannot use SNAP benefits to buy. The Restaurant Meals Program is the state option that lets certain clients buy prepared meals at authorized restaurants.
How do I check whether one store takes EBT?
Use the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator to look up SNAP-authorized retailers near an address, then confirm with the store. A retailer’s help page can describe a chain, but acceptance depends on the individual store being authorized.
Related pages
Sources
Reviewed November 1, 2026. Each answer comes from the retailer’s own statement or from USDA, quoted word for word; a page we could only read as an Internet Archive capture says so, with the capture date. Store policies change, so the date of each copy matters.
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
- USDA FNS, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (read from the Internet Archive capture of April 17, 2026; the page shows “Page updated: May 29, 2025”)
- USDA FNS, What can SNAP buy? (read from the Internet Archive capture of June 10, 2026; the page shows “Page updated: June 04, 2025”)
- USDA FNS, SNAP Retailer Locator (read from the Internet Archive capture of May 28, 2026; the page shows “Page updated: February 17, 2026”)
- USDA FNS, Stores accepting SNAP online (read from the Internet Archive capture of May 28, 2026; the page shows “Page updated: February 17, 2026”)
- USDA FNS, retailers in California accepting SNAP online (example state list) (read from the Internet Archive capture of March 17, 2026)
The retailer’s own pages
- Costco Customer Service, “Are food stamps accepted in Costco Warehouses?” (read on November 1, 2026; the answer shows a published date of 10/03/2025)
- Costco Customer Service, “What payment methods are accepted at Costco?” (read on November 1, 2026; the answer shows a published date of 03/02/2026)
- ALDI US, SNAP EBT Payment Options and FAQs (read on November 1, 2026)
- Target Help, SNAP EBT (read from the Internet Archive capture of January 20, 2026)
- Walmart, SNAP Online (FAQ on accounts, eligibility, shopping and checkout) (read from the Internet Archive capture of March 26, 2026)
- Dollar General, SNAP EBT (read from the Internet Archive capture of May 21, 2026)
- Sam's Club, club page FAQ (read from the Internet Archive capture of May 2, 2026 (a club page, South Gate, California))
- Sam's Club Help, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program @ Sam's Club (read from the Internet Archive capture of April 27, 2023 (older than the club page FAQ))
- Trader Joe’s, General FAQs (read from the Internet Archive capture of the page's content file of May 19, 2025)
- Sprouts, “Do you accept SNAP benefits via EBT Card for Pickup & Delivery orders?” (read on November 1, 2026)
- Sprouts, Policies (read on November 1, 2026)
- CVS Health, “CVS Pharmacy expands delivery options for SNAP customers” (April 17, 2025) (read on November 1, 2026; the release is dated April 17, 2025)
- Whole Foods Market, Grocery Pickup & Delivery FAQ (read on November 1, 2026)
- Walgreens, Payment Methods help (read on November 1, 2026)
- Walgreens, “Walgreens & Instacart Collaborate to Accept SNAP/EBT Online Nationwide” (Aug. 6, 2024) (read on November 1, 2026; the release is dated Aug. 6, 2024)
- Amazon Customer Service, Pay with SNAP EBT (read from the Internet Archive capture of August 15, 2023)
- Instacart Help Center, Shop with EBT SNAP (read on November 1, 2026)
- Instacart Help Center, “Check out with your EBT card” (served on Dollar Tree’s same-day storefront) (read on November 1, 2026; it is Instacart’s text, shown on a storefront under Dollar Tree’s address)
- DoorDash Help Center, Use Your SNAP Benefits on DoorDash (read from the Internet Archive capture of October 14, 2026)
- Dollar Tree, store directory (Sioux Falls, SD) (read on November 1, 2026)
- Dollar Tree, store directory (Los Angeles, CA) (read on November 1, 2026)
- Dollar Tree, store directory (Houston, TX) (read on November 1, 2026)
Pages searched for an EBT statement
- McDonald’s, Mobile Order & Pay General FAQs (searched for EBT, SNAP, food stamps, Restaurant Meals) (read from the Internet Archive capture of July 10, 2026)
- Starbucks, Starbucks Card Terms & Conditions (searched for EBT, SNAP, food stamps, Restaurant Meals) (read on November 1, 2026)
- Subway, App FAQs (searched for EBT, SNAP, food stamps, Restaurant Meals) (read from the Internet Archive capture of September 1, 2021; the page is no longer at its old address)