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EBT stores · California

Where to use EBT in Lake County, CA

72 stores in Lake County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (32). 12 are supermarkets or super stores and 7 are farmers markets.

72stores that take EBT
12supermarkets and super stores
7farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store32
  • Other8
  • Supermarket7
  • Farmers and Markets7
  • Grocery Store6
  • Restaurant Meals Program5
  • Super Store5
  • Specialty Store2

Cities and towns

  • Clearlake 20 stores
  • Lakeport 18 stores
  • Middletown 8 stores
  • Kelseyville 7 stores
  • Clearlake Oaks 4 stores
  • Nice 4 stores
  • Lower Lake 3 stores
  • Cobb 2 stores
  • Lucerne 2 stores
  • Upper Lake 2 stores
  • Hidden Valley Lake 1 store
  • Upperlake 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Clearlake Grocery Outlet 11014806 Olympic Dr, Clearlake 95422Super Store
  • Foods Etc.15290 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake 95422Super Store
  • SAFEWAY 98414922 Olympic Dr, Clearlake 95422Supermarket
  • Walmart 197915960 DAM RD, Clearlake 95422Super Store
  • HARDESTER'S COBB MARKET16295 Hwy 175, Cobb 95426Supermarket
  • HARDESTER'S HIDDEN VALLEY MARKET18949 Hartmann Rd, Hidden Valley Lake 95467Supermarket
  • Braitos Riviera Foods9730 State Highway 281, Kelseyville 95451Supermarket
  • Lakeport Grocery Outlet1155 S Main St, Lakeport 95453Super Store
  • SAFEWAY 9831071 11th St, Lakeport 95453Supermarket
  • La Monarca Market16200 Main St, Lower Lake 95457Supermarket
  • Grocery Outlet Of Hidden Valley Lake 40918426 State Highway 29, Middletown 95461Supermarket
  • Mar-val's Sentry Market2265 E Hwy 20, Nice 95464Super Store

Farmers markets that take EBT

  • Clearlake Certified Farmer's Market14660 Olympic Dr, Clearlake 95422Farmers and Markets
  • Cobb Community Farmers Market15690 Bottle Rock Rd, Cobb 95426Farmers and Markets
  • Saturday Morning Market At The Mercantile4350 Thomas Dr, Lakeport 95453Farmers and Markets
  • Tuesday Market at Liberty Park225 Park St, Lakeport 95453Farmers and Markets
  • Hidden Valley Farmers Market18657 Oak Meadow Drive, Middletown 95461Farmers and Markets
  • Living Being Farms19424 Highway 175, Middletown 95461Farmers and Markets
  • Middletown Farmers Market 17-21-321056 Washington St, Middletown 95461Farmers and Markets

All stores in Lake County

72 stores in the USDA list.

Hot food and restaurants

California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 5 restaurants in Lake 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 Lake County

  • People on SNAP, July 202516,329
  • Households on SNAP, July 202510,304
  • Benefits issued in July 2025$2,971,404
  • Average per household that month$288

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.

Nearby counties

Common questions

Where can I use my EBT card in Lake County?

At the 72 stores in the USDA list for Lake County: 12 supermarkets or super stores, 6 grocery stores, 32 convenience stores and 7 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Lake County?

California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 5 restaurants in Lake 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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