With Ebt | What Can I Buy

: Most live animals are excluded, except for shellfish or fish already removed from water. Recent Changes (Effective 2026)

: Alcohol (beer, wine, liquor) and tobacco products. Health Items : Vitamins, supplements, and medicines. what can i buy with ebt

: Pet food, cleaning supplies, paper products (toilet paper, towels), diapers, and hygiene items (shampoo, soap). Hot & Ready Foods : Any food sold hot at the point of purchase, such as hot rotisserie chicken from a bar. : Most live animals are excluded, except for

You can use your card to buy a wide variety of essential food items intended for home preparation and consumption. A quick "rule of thumb" is that if an item has a "Nutrition Facts" label, it is likely eligible; if it has a "Supplement Facts" label, it is generally not. What You Can Buy : Pet food, cleaning supplies, paper products (toilet

The prohibits using EBT for non-food or "luxury" items:

: Seeds and plants that produce food for your household to eat (e.g., tomato seeds, herb plants). Infant Care : Baby food and infant formula.