As of April 2023, 41.9 million Americans in 22.2 million households received SNAP advantages, representing 12.5% of the population.
In fiscal yr 2022, there have been a mean of 41.2 million monthly users.
While many associate SNAP exclusively with grocery stores, EBT cards are accepted at a wide range of vendors, including fast food restaurants, bakeries, some pizzerias, and gas stations.
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Although fuel can’t be purchased with EBT, it could possibly be purchased with other items at gas stations. Here is an inventory of gas stations that accept EBT.
- ExxonMobile
- Shell
- Chevron
- Valero
- Marathon oil
- Phillips 66
- Sunoko
- CITGO
- Slag
- Texas
- Sinclair
- Casey’s General Stores
- QuikTrip
- K. Circle
- BP (not originally mentioned, but value mentioning)
- 7 eleven
- Hooks
- Sam’s club
- Love
- Wawa
- QuikChek
- Royal Farms
- Cumberland Farms
- Kwik’s trip
- Love
- Travel Centers of America
- Murphy’s United States
- Fas Mart
- Quick test
- Holiday stationary stores
- The Thorntons
- Go
- Sheet
- Turkey Hill
- CoGo
- Slag
- Stewart’s Stores
- Sonic Deltas
- Huck
- LUKOIL
- Rutter’s Farm Shop
- High’s Dairy Store
- Clark’s Pump Shop
- Spinx
- Shop-A-Minit
- Country Fair
- RaceTrac Stores and Racetracks
- Conoco
- Oil from the Persian Gulf
- CITGO
- CoGo
What are you able to buy with EBT at gas stations?
- Vegatables and fruits
- Meat, poultry and fish
- Dairy
- Bread and cereals
- Snacks
- Alkohol free drinks
- Seeds and plants for growing food at home (in some states)
- Prepackaged meals or hot foods intended for immediate consumption (varies by state)
What cannot you purchase with EBT at gas stations?
Due to EBT, you’ll be able to’t buy at gas stations:
- Gasoline or other fuel
- Alcohol
- Tobacco products
- Lottery tickets
- Medicines and supplements
- Pet’s food
- Household supplies
- Ready-made hot dishes
- Non-food items comparable to cosmetics and private care products
EBT is meant for the acquisition of food items to be prepared and eaten at home.