Places that take EBT in Rhode Island
14 restaurants here take EBT for hot meals. Another 878 stores take it for groceries. Checked August 2026.
892
places take EBT
14
serve hot meals
6
kinds of place
Who can buy hot meals in Rhode Island
Hot, ready-to-eat food needs Restaurant Meals Program eligibility. In Rhode Island 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 892 places for groceries.
Pick your city
Every city page lists each spot with a map and directions.
Chains with hot meals in Rhode Island
Tap a chain for its full answer, state by state.
What kind of places
| Kind of place | Take EBT |
|---|---|
| Corner stores | 356 |
| Groceries | 253 |
| Other | 226 |
| Farmers markets | 31 |
| Hot meals | 14 |
| Specialty food | 12 |
Common questions
- Can I buy hot food with EBT in Rhode Island?
- Yes, at 14 restaurants. You have to be in Rhode Island's Restaurant Meals Program, which 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.
- How many places in Rhode Island take EBT?
- 892 in total. That covers 356 corner stores, 253 groceries, 226 other, 31 farmers markets, 14 hot meals, 12 specialty food.
- Which restaurants in Rhode Island accept EBT payments?
- The biggest are Burger King, Subway. Plenty of local spots take it too. Pick a city below for the full list.