Does Grocery Outlet take EBT?
Yes, at most locations
385 Grocery Outlet stores take EBT, across 17 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
385
locations take EBT
17
states
Cities with the most
Where you'll find the most Grocery Outlet locations that take EBT.
- Philadelphia, PA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Long Beach, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Hayward, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Salem, OR
- Dothan, AL
- Arcadia, CA
- Fresno, CA
- Napa, CA
Common questions
- Does Grocery Outlet accept EBT?
- 385 Grocery Outlet stores take EBT, across 17 states. Not every location is signed up, so it's worth checking the one near you.
- Do all Grocery Outlet stores take EBT?
- No. 385 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.
