Do all CVS stores take EBT?

No. 7,039 of them are approved. Each store signs up on its own, so the one near you might not be. Look for the SNAP sign at the door.

Can I buy hot food with EBT?

Usually no. EBT covers groceries you take home and cook. Hot, ready-to-eat food is only allowed through the Restaurant Meals Program, and only 9 states run one.

Does CVS take EBT?

Yes, at most locations

7,039 CVS stores take EBT, across 48 states. Not every location is signed up, so it's worth checking the one near you.

Checked August 2026 against the USDA SNAP retailer list

7,039

locations take EBT

states

Cities with the most

Where you'll find the most CVS locations that take EBT.

Miami, FL 63 locations
Houston, TX 63 locations
New York, NY 50 locations
Los Angeles, CA 43 locations
Philadelphia, PA 42 locations
Dallas, TX 42 locations
Washington, DC 37 locations
Indianapolis, IN 33 locations
San Diego, CA 32 locations
Chicago, IL 32 locations
Las Vegas, NV 32 locations
San Antonio, TX 31 locations

Common questions

Does CVS accept EBT?: 7,039 CVS stores take EBT, across 48 states. Not every location is signed up, so it's worth checking the one near you.
Do all CVS stores take EBT?: No. 7,039 of them are approved. Each store signs up on its own, so the one near you might not be. Look for the SNAP sign at the door.
Can I buy hot food with EBT?: Usually no. EBT covers groceries you take home and cook. Hot, ready-to-eat food is only allowed through the Restaurant Meals Program, and only 9 states run one.