EBT stores · California
Where to use EBT in Monterey County, CA
333 stores in Monterey County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (109). 65 are supermarkets or super stores and 9 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Salinas 152 stores
- Seaside 32 stores
- Marina 26 stores
- Monterey 23 stores
- King City 18 stores
- Soledad 18 stores
- Greenfield 15 stores
- Carmel 8 stores
- Castroville 7 stores
- Gonzales 6 stores
- Pacific Grove 5 stores
- Royal Oaks 4 stores
- Sand City 2 stores
- Carmel Valley 2 stores
- Aromas 2 stores
- Watsonville 2 stores
- Fort Hunter Liggett 1 store
- Prunedale 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Cornucopia Community Market26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd Ste D1, Carmel 93923Supermarket
- Lucky California 703555 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel 93923Supermarket
- SAFEWAY 706104 Mid Valley Ctr, Carmel 93923Supermarket
- SAFEWAY 26695 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel 93923Supermarket
- Santa Fe Foods11288 Merritt St, Castroville 95012Super Store
- Safeway 2841815 Canyon del Rey Blvd, Del Rey Oaks 93940Supermarket
- FT Hunter Liggett Commissary 1511Apache Rd Bldg S-182, Fort Hunter Liggett 93928Supermarket
- Santa Fe Mercados Inc 8851 5th St Ste J, Gonzales 93926Supermarket
- LA PRINCESA MARKET 11403 El Camino Real, Greenfield 93927Supermarket
- Rancho San Miguel 25500 Walnut Ave, Greenfield 93927Supermarket
- Carniceria La Barata217 Broadway St, King City 93930Supermarket
- El Pueblo Food315 Broadway St, King City 93930Supermarket
- Grocery Outlet Of King City 4941015 Broadway St, King City 93930Super Store
- SAFEWAY 1232530 Canal St, King City 93930Supermarket
- Grocery Outlet Marina 75215 Reservation Rd Ste F, Marina 93933Super Store
- LUCKY 724270 Reservation Rd, Marina 93933Supermarket
- TRADER JOE'S MARINA 261150 10th Street Bldg A, Marina 93933Supermarket
- Target Store T-2306133 General Stillwell Dr, Marina 93933Super Store
- Walmart 4488150 BEACH RD, Marina 93933Super Store
- Andronico's Community Market 173900 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey 93940Supermarket
- Elroy's Fine Foods15 Soledad Dr, Monterey 93940Supermarket
- Trader Joe's 204570 Munras Ave Ste 20, Monterey 93940Supermarket
- Whole Foods Market 10087800 Del Monte Ctr, Monterey 93940Super Store
- LUCKY 738200 Country Club Gate Ctr, Pacific Grove 93950Supermarket
- SAFEWAY 7611212 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove 93950Supermarket
- Trader Joe's 791170 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove 93950Supermarket
- ORD COMMUNITY COMMISSARY 15134240 Gigling Rd, Presidio of Monterey 93944Supermarket
- SAFEWAY 120417539 Vierra Canyon Rd, Prunedale 93907Supermarket
- Pajaro Food Center307 Salinas Rd, Royal Oaks 95076Supermarket
- Cardenas 205950 E Alisal St, Salinas 93905Super Store
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Farmers markets that take EBT
- North County Farmers' Market11261 Crane St, Castroville 95012Farmers and Markets
- Marina Farmers Market215 Reservation Rd., Marina 93933Farmers and Markets
- Monterey Bay Cfm At Mpc1410 Del Monte Ctr, Monterey 93940Farmers and Markets
- Pacific Grove Farmers' MarketCentral & Grand, Pacific Grove 93950Farmers and Markets
- Alisal Farmers Market632 E Alisal St, Salinas 93905Farmers and Markets
- Natividad Farmers' Market1441 Constitution Blvd BLD 200, Salinas 93906Farmers and Markets
- Salinas Valley Memorial Farmers Market450 E Romie Ln, Salinas 93901Farmers and Markets
- Seaside Certified Farmers' Market1259 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside 93955Farmers and Markets
- Visalia Farmers Market Association2231 W Main St, Visalia 93921Farmers and Markets
All stores in Monterey County
333 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 54 restaurants in Monterey 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 Monterey County
- People on SNAP, July 202556,612
- Households on SNAP, July 202530,010
- Benefits issued in July 2025$10,592,183
- Average per household that month$353
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 Monterey County?
At the 333 stores in the USDA list for Monterey County: 65 supermarkets or super stores, 60 grocery stores, 109 convenience stores and 9 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Monterey County?
California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 54 restaurants in Monterey 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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