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EBT stores · California

Where to use EBT in Imperial County, CA

159 stores in Imperial County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (57). 25 are supermarkets or super stores. No farmers market in the county is on the USDA list.

159stores that take EBT
25supermarkets and super stores
0farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store57
  • Restaurant Meals Program35
  • Grocery Store23
  • Other19
  • Supermarket14
  • Super Store11

Cities and towns

  • El Centro 61 stores
  • Brawley 32 stores
  • Calexico 32 stores
  • Holtville 6 stores
  • Imperial 6 stores
  • Heber 4 stores
  • Westmorland 4 stores
  • Salton City 3 stores
  • Calipatria 3 stores
  • Thermal 3 stores
  • Niland 2 stores
  • West Morland 1 store
  • Ocotillo 1 store
  • Seeley 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Grocery Outlet Of Brawley 502315 Panno Dr, Brawley 92227Supermarket
  • Mother's Nutritional Center MNC 249104 W Main St, Brawley 92227Supermarket
  • VONS 1767475 W Main St, Brawley 92227Supermarket
  • Walmart 5335250 WILDCAT DR, Brawley 92227Super Store
  • Aldi 790752400 Rockwood Ave, Calexico 92231Supermarket
  • CALEXICO MARKET INC221 E 2nd St, Calexico 92231Supermarket
  • California Super Market601 S Imperial Ave, Calexico 92231Supermarket
  • Cardenas 342340 N Imperial Ave, Calexico 92231Super Store
  • EL SOL MEAT MARKET INC.1100 ANDRADE AVE, Calexico 92231Supermarket
  • El Sol Meat Market Inc.100 W Birch St, Calexico 92231Supermarket
  • FOOD 4 LESS 781109 W Birch St, Calexico 92231Super Store
  • Mother's Nutritional Center MNC 2501036 S Imperial Ave, Calexico 92231Supermarket
  • Walmart 18592540 ROCKWOOD AVE, Calexico 92231Super Store
  • Aldi 790812260 N Imperial Ave, El Centro 92243Supermarket
  • Cardenas 231620 N Imperial Ave, El Centro 92243Super Store
  • Costco Wholesale 1212030 N Imperial Ave, El Centro 92243Super Store
  • Dollar General Market 14455550 N Imperial Ave, El Centro 92243Super Store
  • El Centro Commissary 19082nd St Naval Air Facility, El Centro 92243Supermarket
  • El Centro Grocery Outlet 4861537 W Main St, El Centro 92243Supermarket
  • FOOD 4 LESS 7742420 Cottonwood Dr, El Centro 92243Super Store
  • SMART & FINAL 798650 N Imperial Ave, El Centro 92243Super Store
  • Target Store T-18162295 N Imperial Ave, El Centro 92243Super Store
  • VONS 2406750 N Imperial Ave, El Centro 92243Supermarket
  • Walmart 15552150 N WATERMAN AVE, El Centro 92243Super Store
  • DEL SOL402 E 5th St, Holtville 92250Supermarket

All stores in Imperial County

159 stores in the USDA list.

Hot food and restaurants

California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 35 restaurants in Imperial County are on the USDA list. Only households where everyone is 60 or older, has a disability or is homeless can use SNAP there. Restaurants in California.

SNAP in Imperial County

  • People on SNAP, July 202549,190
  • Households on SNAP, July 202525,666
  • Benefits issued in July 2025$8,459,863
  • Average per household that month$330

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%.

California rules for this county

  • EBT cardGolden State Advantage EBT Card
  • Gross income limit, most households200% of poverty
  • Soda and candy: No soda or candy restriction for California on the USDA list.No restriction listed
California SNAP guide

EBT card help

  • EBT card help: Golden State Advantage EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN877-328-9677

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.

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Common questions

Where can I use my EBT card in Imperial County?

At the 159 stores in the USDA list for Imperial County: 25 supermarkets or super stores, 23 grocery stores, 57 convenience stores and 0 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Imperial County?

California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 35 restaurants in Imperial County are on the USDA list. Only households where everyone is 60 or older, has a disability or is homeless can use SNAP there. Restaurants in California.

What number do I call about my Golden State Advantage EBT Card?

Call 877-328-9677 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 July 22, 2026); 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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