With Ebt - What Can I Buy

: Pre-made sandwiches or salads from a deli section, as long as they are sold cold and intended for home consumption. What You Cannot Buy

: Non-alcoholic drinks such as bottled water, juice, soda, coffee (beans/grounds), and tea.

: 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. what can i buy with ebt

Eligible items cover most standard grocery staples across several categories:

: Seeds and plants that produce food for your household to eat (e.g., tomato seeds, herb plants). Infant Care : Baby food and infant formula. : Pre-made sandwiches or salads from a deli

: Alcohol (beer, wine, liquor) and tobacco products. Health Items : Vitamins, supplements, and medicines.

: Chips, pretzels, popcorn, nuts, cookies, and ice cream. Hot & Ready Foods : Any food sold

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