Does Walgreens Take EBT or Accept SNAP?

Walgreens’ payment help page says: “Food stamps are accepted at select Walgreens stores. Please contact your store for program details.” A Walgreens release dated Aug. 6, 2024 worded it differently, so the two Walgreens statements are shown side by side below.

Maintained by Archie Chang · Reviewed November 1, 2026 · Methodology & sources

What Walgreens says

“Food stamps are accepted at select Walgreens stores. Please contact your store for program details.”
Walgreens, Payment Methods help (source, read on November 1, 2026)

Walgreens’ press release of Aug. 6, 2024 said:

“Currently, most Walgreens stores accept SNAP/EBT for in-person purchases.”
“The collaboration with Instacart allows customers nationwide to use SNAP/EBT at any Walgreens, eliminating the need for transportation to the store.”
Walgreens press release, Aug. 6, 2024 (source, read on November 1, 2026; the release is dated Aug. 6, 2024)

The release is dated, and it describes the Instacart arrangement at that time. The help page does not show a date.

SNAP online and delivery: what USDA says

USDA FNS says SNAP online purchasing is available in the states it lists, and that fees are not covered:

“SNAP online is currently available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.”
“Only eligible food may be purchased with SNAP benefits; delivery fees and other associated charges may not be paid for with SNAP benefits.”
USDA FNS, Stores accepting SNAP online (source, read from the Internet Archive capture of May 28, 2026; the page shows “Page updated: February 17, 2026”)

USDA publishes a list of retailers accepting SNAP online for each state. The California list we read (Internet Archive capture of March 17, 2026) includes “Walgreens”. Other states have their own lists, so check yours on USDA’s page.

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
USDA FNS, What can SNAP buy? (source, read from the Internet Archive capture of June 10, 2026; the page shows “Page updated: June 04, 2025”)

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.”
USDA FNS, SNAP Retailer Locator (source, read from the Internet Archive capture of May 28, 2026; the page shows “Page updated: February 17, 2026”)

Open the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and enter your address or zip code.

Frequently asked questions

Does every Walgreens take EBT?

Walgreens’ help page says food stamps are accepted at “select Walgreens stores” and asks you to contact your store. The USDA SNAP Retailer Locator lists SNAP-authorized retailers near an address.

Why do Walgreens’ two statements differ?

The help page says “select Walgreens stores.” A Walgreens release dated Aug. 6, 2024 said “Currently, most Walgreens stores accept SNAP/EBT for in-person purchases.” We show both with their dates; call your store to confirm.

Can I use EBT for Walgreens delivery?

A Walgreens release dated Aug. 6, 2024 described SNAP/EBT payment through Instacart, and DoorDash’s help page (Internet Archive capture of October 14, 2026) lists Walgreens among the stores where SNAP/EBT can be used on DoorDash. Check the app’s SNAP filter for your address.

What can I buy with EBT at Walgreens?

Only items on USDA’s list of what SNAP can buy. USDA says vitamins, medicines and supplements are not eligible.

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

The retailer’s own pages