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.