What can I not buy with EBT?

SNAP does not buy beer, wine, liquor, tobacco, hot food, vitamins, pet food, or household supplies. A Supplement Facts label means the item is not a SNAP food.

Can I buy soda with SNAP?

The national list allows non-alcoholic drinks. Some states have a USDA waiver that limits soda or candy. Open your state page. If the state is not on the USDA waiver page, we do not add a ban.

What can I buy with EBT?

Q: What can I buy with EBT?

SNAP buys fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, bread, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks. It also buys seeds and plants that grow food.

Simple answer

Food stamps (SNAP) buy food for the home. They do not buy hot food, alcohol, or household supplies.

Some states limit soda or candy. We only list a limit when USDA's waiver page lists that state.

See foods SNAP can buy See foods SNAP cannot buy Open the USDA store map

Usually yes

Fruits and vegetables
Meat, poultry, and fish
Dairy products
Breads and cereals
Other foods such as snack foods and non-alcoholic drinks
Seeds and plants that grow food for the household to eat

Usually no

Beer, wine, and liquor
Cigarettes and tobacco
Food and drinks that contain a controlled substance such as cannabis or CBD
Vitamins, medicines, and supplements. A Supplement Facts label means it is not a SNAP food.
Live animals, except shellfish, fish removed from water, and animals slaughtered before pickup
Foods that are hot at the point of sale
Pet food
Cleaning supplies, paper products, and other household supplies
Hygiene items and cosmetics

Source: FNA What Can SNAP Buy, updated 2025-06-04. Last checked 2026-10-16.

What can I buy with EBT?

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