Do you use an EBT card? Are you wondering what you can buy with an EBT at Walmart?
In this article, we will find out what purchases at Walmart are allowed from SNAP benefits so you know what you can buy with an EBT card.
What Can You Buy With EBT at Walmart?
You can buy all food you take home to prepare at Walmart with EBT, including:
- Bread and Cereals
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Meats, Fish, and Poultry
- Dairy Products
- Baby Foods
- Seeds and Plants (To Grow at Home)
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- At Walmart, you can use EBT to buy all food that you have to prepare at home.
- You cannot use EBT to buy alcohol, tobacco, and ready-to-eat food.
- The most surprising items you can buy at Walmart with EBT are custom cakes and snacks.
If you want to understand exactly what items you can get at Walmart with food stamps on your EBT card, keep reading! Everything you need to know is right here.
Things You Cannot Buy With EBT at Walmart
Let’s talk about specific categories and items you cannot purchase at Walmart with an EBT card as they are prohibited by SNAP benefits:
- Non-food items.
- Hot food at Walmart (ready to eat), including rotisserie chicken.
- Vitamins and medicine (any item with a Supplement Facts label.)
- Dog food & other pet foods.
- Hygiene & cosmetics.
- Clothes.
- Beer, wine, liquor.
- Cigarettes or tobacco.
- Soaps, paper products, and household supplies.
- Live animals.
It’s important to note that some regulations vary from state to state, so it’s vital that you understand your state’s specific SNAP rules.
Surprising Things You Can Buy With EBT at Walmart
In addition to the obvious food items that you can buy with EBT at Walmart, there are also some surprising purchases you can make:
- Formula & all baby food.
- Candy & snacks (popcorn, chips, ice cream, chocolate, marshmallows, etc.)
- Non-alcoholic beverages such as prepared-at-home coffee, juice, soda, and some energy drinks.
- Seeds and plants (to grow at home.)
- Shellfish removed from the water.
- Fishing and hunting gear (in some states.)
- Custom cakes & bakery items.
Once again, this list can vary from state to state, so be sure you know what you can and cannot purchase with SNAP benefits before you fill your cart and head to check out.
Is It Different from What You Can Buy With EBT at Walmart Online?
If you cannot make it to a Walmart store to make your purchases, you will be happy to know that what you can buy with EBT is not different at Walmart online in most states.
The only states in which you cannot use your EBT benefits at Walmart’s online store are Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Louisiana, Manie, and Montana.
That means if you do not live in one of these six states, you can do all your shopping at Walmart.com or on the app and have your groceries delivered to your home or ready for in-store pick up all while using your EBT card on the site to pay for your items.
Does Walmart Accept EBT in New York?
Walmart does accept EBT at all its stores in New York, as well as for online purchases from New York residents.
In fact, Walmart accepts EBT cards in every state besides Alaska and Montana.
Conclusion
Walmart stores and online accept EBT cards for food items in most states. You can buy items in all of the following categories with your SNAP benefits:
- Bread and Cereals
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Meats, Fish, and Poultry
- Dairy Products
- Baby Foods
- Non-alcoholic drinks and Snacks
- Seeds and Plants (To Grow at Home)
It’s important to understand that some state laws vary, so you should do a little research into what food stamps can buy in your location before heading to Walmart to fill up your cart.