EBT stores · California
Where to use EBT in Kern County, CA
896 stores in Kern County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (391). 112 are supermarkets or super stores and 6 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Bakersfield 570 stores
- Delano 45 stores
- Wasco 30 stores
- Ridgecrest 30 stores
- Taft 27 stores
- Arvin 23 stores
- Tehachapi 21 stores
- Rosamond 21 stores
- Shafter 20 stores
- Lamont 19 stores
- California City 12 stores
- Mojave 10 stores
- Lake Isabella 9 stores
- Buttonwillow 9 stores
- Lost Hills 7 stores
- Frazier Park 6 stores
- McFarland 5 stores
- Lebec 5 stores
Supermarkets and super stores
- Vallarta Supermarket 39600 Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin 93203Super Store
- Albertson's 31293500 Panama Ln, Bakersfield 93313Supermarket
- Albertson's 3361520 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield 93304Supermarket
- Albertson's 3582691 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield 93306Supermarket
- Albertsons 13986045 Coffee Rd, Bakersfield 93308Supermarket
- Albertsons 31728200 E Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield 93311Supermarket
- Albertsons 33647900 White Ln, Bakersfield 93309Supermarket
- Albertsons 37713045 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield 93314Supermarket
- Aldi 790915190 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield 93309Supermarket
- Aldi 790922120 Panama Ln, Bakersfield 93307Supermarket
- Bakersfield Apple Market3815 Niles St, Bakersfield 93306Supermarket
- Bakersfield Grocery Outlet 186421 Ming Ave, Bakersfield 93309Super Store
- CARNICERIA LA CARRETA5792 Stine Rd, Bakersfield 93313Supermarket
- CARNICERIA RANCHO GRANDE3480 Wible Rd, Bakersfield 93309Supermarket
- Cali Fresh Supermarket9590 S Union Ave, Bakersfield 93307Supermarket
- Carniceria La Carreta Inc. 23015 Calloway Dr Unit 16, Bakersfield 93312Supermarket
- Costco Wholesale 06434900 Panama Ln, Bakersfield 93313Super Store
- Costco Wholesale 06883800 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield 93308Super Store
- Dollar General Market 132262900 Niles St, Bakersfield 93306Super Store
- Dollar General Market 13240111 Roberts Ln, Bakersfield 93308Super Store
- Dollar General Market 13539401 Union Ave, Bakersfield 93307Super Store
- Dollar General Market 140193030 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield 93304Super Store
- Dollar General Market 14287258 Bernard St. Ste. Z, Bakersfield 93305Super Store
- El Toro Loco #83001 Taft Hwy, Bakersfield 93313Super Store
- FOOD MAXX 4534400 Ming Ave, Bakersfield 93309Supermarket
- FOOD MAXX 4136465 Niles St, Bakersfield 93306Supermarket
- Fiesta Market3600 Stine Rd, Bakersfield 93309Super Store
- Foods Co 3651801 White Ln, Bakersfield 93304Super Store
- Foods Co 3842505 Haley St, Bakersfield 93305Super Store
- Grocery Outlet Of Nw Bakersfield 33211200 Brimhall Rd, Bakersfield 93312Supermarket
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Farmers markets that take EBT
- F St. Farmers Market2819 F St, Bakersfield 93301Farmers and Markets
- Sattarfarm15751 Copus Rd, Bakersfield 93311Farmers and Markets
- Cal City Farmers Market8209 California City Blvd, California City 93505Farmers and Markets
- City Of Ridgecrest Farmers Market217 Balsam St, Ridgecrest 93555Farmers and Markets
- Kts Farmers Market911 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest 93555Farmers and Markets
- Walker Ca Farms14687 Champagne Ave, Rosamond 93560Farmers and Markets
All stores in Kern County
896 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 171 restaurants in Kern 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 Kern County
- People on SNAP, July 2025209,155
- Households on SNAP, July 2025105,879
- Benefits issued in July 2025$39,097,869
- Average per household that month$369
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
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 Kern County?
At the 896 stores in the USDA list for Kern County: 112 supermarkets or super stores, 118 grocery stores, 391 convenience stores and 6 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Kern County?
California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 171 restaurants in Kern 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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