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EBT stores · Alabama

Where to use EBT in Houston County, AL

123 stores in Houston County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are other stores (53). 16 are supermarkets or super stores and 3 are farmers markets.

123stores that take EBT
16supermarkets and super stores
3farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Other53
  • Convenience Store46
  • Supermarket9
  • Super Store7
  • Grocery Store4
  • Farmers and Markets3
  • Specialty Store1

Cities and towns

  • Dothan 95 stores
  • Ashford 6 stores
  • Cottonwood 6 stores
  • Columbia 4 stores
  • Taylor 2 stores
  • Gordon 2 stores
  • Webb 2 stores
  • Slocomb 2 stores
  • Rehobeth 1 store
  • Cowarts 1 store
  • Kinsey 1 store
  • Midland City 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Grocery Outlet 77181860 Old Highway 84, Ashford 36312Supermarket
  • Piggly Wiggly Grocery & Feed 508119 E Church St, Columbia 36319Supermarket
  • ALDI 822371571 Westgate Pkwy, Dothan 36303Supermarket
  • ALDI 822391151 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan 36301Supermarket
  • Grocery Outlet 7701409 Columbia Hwy, Dothan 36301Supermarket
  • Grocery Outlet 77022423 Montgomery Hwy, Dothan 36303Supermarket
  • PIGGLY WIGGLY767 W Selma St, Dothan 36301Super Store
  • PIGGLY WIGGLY DISCOUNT FOODS1140 Montgomery Hwy, Dothan 36303Super Store
  • Publix 13693525 Ross Clark Cir Ste 100, Dothan 36303Supermarket
  • Publix 13751620 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan 36301Supermarket
  • Publix 13774650 W Main St Ste 700, Dothan 36305Supermarket
  • Sam's Club 81923440 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan 36303Super Store
  • TARGET STORE T-14684601 Montgomery Hwy Ste 300, Dothan 36303Super Store
  • Walmart Neighborhood Market 57693871 W Main St, Dothan 36305Super Store
  • Walmart S/C 6044310 Montgomery Hwy, Dothan 36303Super Store
  • Walmart S/C 25343300 SOUTH OATES ST, Dothan 36301Super Store

Farmers markets that take EBT

  • Jbw Farm Fresh8238 W Us 84, Dothan 36305Farmers and Markets
  • Market At Dothan Llc1300 Montgomery Hwy, Dothan 36303Farmers and Markets
  • Providence Farms1059 Providence Rd, Slocomb 36375Farmers and Markets

All stores in Houston County

123 stores in the USDA list.

Hot food and restaurants

Alabama does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Houston County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

SNAP in Houston County

  • People on SNAP, July 202520,715
  • Households on SNAP, July 20259,944
  • Benefits issued in July 2025$4,033,165
  • Average per household that month$406

USDA FNS-388A county data, July 2025, the latest month in the file. Shown only where the county totals match the state total within 10%.

Alabama rules for this county

  • EBT cardAlabama EBT Card
  • Gross income limit, most households130% of poverty
  • Soda and candy: No soda or candy restriction for Alabama on the USDA list.No restriction listed
Alabama SNAP guide

EBT card help

  • EBT card help: Alabama EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN800-997-8888

We publish a phone number only when two independent sources agree: the USDA state directory and the state agency's own website. "n/d" means we could not confirm it, so call 2-1-1 or use the number on the back of your card.

Nearby counties

Common questions

Where can I use my EBT card in Houston County?

At the 123 stores in the USDA list for Houston County: 16 supermarkets or super stores, 4 grocery stores, 46 convenience stores and 3 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Houston County?

Alabama does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Houston County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

What number do I call about my Alabama EBT Card?

Call 800-997-8888 for balance, a lost card or a PIN.

Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated November 14, 2025); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page updated August 7, 2026); USDA FNS-388A participation by county, July 2025.

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