Whole Foods Market accepts EBT cards for in-store purchases at all their locations across the United States
. You can use your EBT card at both regular and self-checkout registers by scanning SNAP-eligible items and entering your PIN
. For online shopping, you cannot use EBT directly on the Whole Foods website, but you can use your EBT card to buy Whole Foods items through Amazon, which owns Whole Foods. Amazon offers options like doorstep delivery, curbside pickup, and in-store pickup for Whole Foods groceries paid with EBT. Note that delivery fees, tips, and non-SNAP-eligible items require a backup payment method
. Eligible items you can buy with EBT at Whole Foods include:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Meat, poultry, and fish
- Dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and eggs
- Bread, cereals, and grains
- Snack foods like pretzels and chips
- Non-alcoholic beverages like juice and bottled water
- Seeds and plants that produce food for the household
- Canned goods
Ineligible items include:
- Hot prepared foods and ready-to-eat meals
- Alcoholic beverages
- Vitamins and supplements
- Household supplies and pet food
- Personal care items
Prepared foods that are cold and prepackaged, like sushi or cold sandwiches, are generally eligible, but hot foods are not
. Additionally, Amazon Prime members using EBT can get a 10% discount on eligible food items at Whole Foods stores, and there is a discounted Prime membership called "Prime Access" for people receiving government benefits including SNAP
. In summary, Whole Foods accepts EBT for in-store purchases of SNAP-eligible foods, and you can also use EBT for Whole Foods groceries online via Amazon with some restrictions and additional fees for delivery or non-eligible items
