Can I buy hot food with EBT in Springfield?

Yes, at 6 places. You have to be in Illinois's Restaurant Meals Program, which usually means you're 60 or older, you have a disability, or you don't have a permanent place to stay.

How many places in Springfield take EBT?

149 in total. That covers 68 corner stores, 36 other, 34 groceries, 6 hot meals, 3 specialty food, 2 farmers markets.

How do I know a store still takes EBT?

Look for the SNAP sign at the door or the register. Stores join and leave the program, so if a listing looks wrong, call ahead before you go.

Illinois

Places that take EBT in Springfield

6 restaurants here take EBT for hot meals. Another 143 stores take it for groceries.

149

places take EBT

serve hot meals

kinds of place

Who can buy hot meals in Illinois

Hot, ready-to-eat food needs Restaurant Meals Program eligibility. In Illinois that usually covers you if you're 60 or older, you have a disability, or you don't have a permanent place to stay. Spouses count too.

Everyone with an EBT card can shop at all 149 places above for groceries. Checked August 2026.

Common questions

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Springfield?: Yes, at 6 places. You have to be in Illinois's Restaurant Meals Program, which usually means you're 60 or older, you have a disability, or you don't have a permanent place to stay.
How many places in Springfield take EBT?: 149 in total. That covers 68 corner stores, 36 other, 34 groceries, 6 hot meals, 3 specialty food, 2 farmers markets.
How do I know a store still takes EBT?: Look for the SNAP sign at the door or the register. Stores join and leave the program, so if a listing looks wrong, call ahead before you go.

Search places that take EBT in Springfield

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Dollar General

Circle K

Walgreens

Dollar Tree

Casey's

CVS

ALDI

Walmart

Family Dollar

Papa Murphy's

Qik N Ez

A & T Grocery

A and M Convenience Store Inc

A New York Deli Style Inc

A To Z Bargains

A1 Liquor & Gaming

Aalaya Foods Springfield LLC

Abraham Food Market Inc

Ajzcprner

All Star Grocery

Almadina International Foods

Art Petroleum Corporation

Asian Market Wabash Llc

Beeline Mart 10430

Brake Time 223626

Carters Fish Market

Chop Chop Express

Country Market Inc

County Market 225

County Market 226

County Market 228

Deo Gratias Foods Market

Express Groceries 1

Express Liquor & Food Mart

Who can buy hot meals in Illinois

Common questions