EBT stores · California
Where to use EBT in Merced County, CA
285 stores in Merced County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (132). 45 are supermarkets or super stores and 5 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Merced 109 stores
- Los Banos 47 stores
- Atwater 40 stores
- Livingston 19 stores
- Gustine 15 stores
- Dos Palos 12 stores
- Delhi 10 stores
- Winton 9 stores
- Planada 6 stores
- Hilmar 4 stores
- Le Grand 4 stores
- Santa Nella 3 stores
- Snelling 2 stores
- Turlock 2 stores
- Firebaugh 1 store
- El Nido 1 store
- Stevinson 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Food 4 Less 1042840 Shaffer Rd, Atwater 95301Super Store
- Grocery Outlet 5221093 Bellevue Rd, Atwater 95301Supermarket
- Sam's Foods Supermarket351 Bellevue Rd, Atwater 95301Super Store
- Save Mart 1021701 Bellevue Rd, Atwater 95301Supermarket
- Target Store T-23861000 Commerce Ave, Atwater 95301Super Store
- Valley Food Supermarket231 Atwater Blvd, Atwater 95301Supermarket
- Walmart 5890800 COMMERCE AVE, Atwater 95301Super Store
- Delhi Liberty Market16385 Schendel Ave, Delhi 95315Super Store
- Dollar General Market 134371111 Elgin Ave, Dos Palos 93620Super Store
- State Market2649 Blossom St, Dos Palos 93620Supermarket
- Santa Nella Food Center13193 State Highway 33, Gustine 95322Supermarket
- Dollar General Market 134007970 Lander Ave, Hilmar 95324Super Store
- Livingston Liberty Market1471 B St Ste E, Livingston 95334Supermarket
- Rancho San Miguel 27444 Winton Pkwy, Livingston 95334Supermarket
- Santa Fe Foods #091724 Main St, Livingston 95334Super Store
- Dollar General Market 13697485 N Mercey Springs Rd, Los Banos 93635Super Store
- Food 4 Less 72000 E Pacheco Blvd, Los Banos 93635Supermarket
- Grocery Outlet Of Los Banos 5071337 E Pacheco Blvd, Los Banos 93635Supermarket
- La Esperanza Food Center937 W Pacheco Blvd, Los Banos 93635Supermarket
- La Morenita Tortilleria & Meat Market 2705 W H St, Los Banos 93635Supermarket
- Santa Fe Foods1109 6th St, Los Banos 93635Super Store
- Save Mart 6311400 S Mercey Springs Rd, Los Banos 93635Supermarket
- Target Store T-23591405 W Pacheco Blvd, Los Banos 93635Super Store
- Walmart 21171575 W Pacheco Blvd, Los Banos 93635Super Store
- Cardenas 2231136 W Main St, Merced 95340Super Store
- Carniceria Los Navarrete45 E 16th St, Merced 95340Supermarket
- Costco Wholesale 01421445 R St, Merced 95340Super Store
- Dollar General Market 133581729 W State Highway 140, Merced 95341Super Store
- El Bajio Market1010 W 16th St, Merced 95340Supermarket
- Food 4 Less 1021115 W Olive Ave, Merced 95348Super Store
Showing 30 of 45. The full list is below.
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Ledesma Farms31479 Cottonwood Rd, Gustine 95322Farmers and Markets
- Olds Family Farms7557 Gerard Ave, Le Grand 95333Farmers and Markets
- Kind Neighbor Farmers' Market847 W Childs Ave, Merced 95341Farmers and Markets
- Merced County Certified Farmers Market16th st Corner Of 16th St & Canal, Merced 95341Farmers and Markets
- Egg Store10218 Lander Ave, Turlock 95380Farmers and Markets
All stores in Merced County
285 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 29 restaurants in Merced 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 Merced County
- People on SNAP, July 202561,414
- Households on SNAP, July 202531,501
- Benefits issued in July 2025$11,704,541
- Average per household that month$372
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 Merced County?
At the 285 stores in the USDA list for Merced County: 45 supermarkets or super stores, 28 grocery stores, 132 convenience stores and 5 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Merced County?
California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 29 restaurants in Merced 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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