EBT Approved Food List: What You Can Buy With SNAP Benefits
Understanding what you can buy with your EBT card starts with knowing how SNAP food rules work. While the USDA sets nationwide standards for eligible grocery items, each state publishes its own version of the EBT-approved food list. These state guides offer helpful examples, local clarifications, and additional details on using SNAP at farmers markets, online retailers, or specialty grocery stores.
In general, SNAP benefits can be used to purchase staple food items intended for home preparation, but the specifics—such as program names, agency oversight, online purchasing rules, and farmers market participation—vary by state. That’s why most states maintain unique EBT food guidelines, even though the core eligibility standards are federal.
To view the official SNAP food purchasing rules for your state, select your location below. Each link will take you to your state’s EBT-approved foods page, along with information about local SNAP programs, agencies, and retailer access.