In April 2023, 41.9 million Americans in 22.2 million households received SNAP benefits, representing 12.5% of the population.
Over the 2022 fiscal year, an average of 41.2 million individuals benefited monthly.
While many associate SNAP exclusively with grocery stores, EBT cards are accepted at a variety of vendors, including fast food, bakeries, certain pizza outlets, and gas stations.
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Although fuel cannot be purchased with EBT, other items at gas stations can. Here’s a list of gas stations accepting EBT.
Exxon Mobile
Shell
Chevron
Valero
Marathon Oil
Phillips 66
Sunoco
CITGO
Speedway
Texaco
Sinclair
Casey’s General Stores
QuikTrip
Circle K
BP (not originally listed but worth mentioning)
7-Eleven
Kroger
Sam’s Club
Love’s
Wawa
QuikChek
Royal Farms
Cumberland Farms
Kwik Trip
Love’s
Travelcenters of America
Murphy’s USA
Fas Mart
QuickChek
Holiday Stationstores
Thorntons
GetGo
Sheetz
Turkey Hill
CoGo’s
Speedway
Stewart’s Shops
Delta Sonic
Huck’s
LUKOIL
Rutter’s Farm Store
High’s Dairy Store
Clark’s Pump-N-Shop
Spinx
Shop-A-Minit
Country Fair
RaceTrac & Raceway Stores
Conoco
Gulf Oil
CITGO
CoGo’s
What Can You Buy With EBT at Gas Stations?
Fruits and vegetables
Meat, poultry, and fish
Dairy products
Bread and cereals
Snack foods
Non-alcoholic beverages
Seeds and plants for growing food at home (in some states)
Pre-packaged meals or hot foods that are intended for immediate consumption (varies by state)
What You Can Not Buy With EBT at Gas Stations?
With EBT at gas stations, you cannot buy:
Gasoline or any other fuel
Alcohol
Tobacco products
Lottery tickets
Medications and supplements
Pet food
Household supplies
Prepared hot foods
Non-food items like cosmetics and personal hygiene products
EBT is intended for purchasing food items that are meant to be prepared and eaten at home.