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Places that take EBT in Richmond

8 restaurants here take EBT for hot meals. Another 341 stores take it for groceries.

Places that take EBT in Richmond

Note Hot, prepared meals are only covered at Restaurant Meals Program locations. Everything else takes EBT for groceries you cook at home.

349 places in Richmond

Who can buy hot meals in Virginia

Hot, ready-to-eat food needs Restaurant Meals Program eligibility. In Virginia 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 349 places above for groceries. Checked August 2026.

Common questions

What restaurants accept EBT near me in Richmond?
The list above is every restaurant in Richmond that takes EBT for hot meals, 8 in all. It comes from the USDA's own retailer file and was checked August 2026. Tap "Hot meals" to hide the grocery stores. You'll need to be in Virginia's Restaurant Meals Program to pay with your card there.
Is there any fast food that accepts EBT in Richmond?
Yes. McDonald's, KFC and Subway all have Richmond locations that take EBT for hot meals. Not every location of a chain is signed up, so the list above shows the exact addresses. Each chain's page shows which other states it works in.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Richmond?
Yes, at 8 places. You have to be in Virginia'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 Richmond take EBT?
349 in total. That covers 161 corner stores, 88 other, 74 groceries, 11 farmers markets, 8 hot meals, 7 specialty food.
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.