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EBT stores · California

Where to use EBT in San Benito County, CA

30 stores in San Benito County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (7). 7 are supermarkets or super stores and 3 are farmers markets.

30stores that take EBT
7supermarkets and super stores
3farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store7
  • Other4
  • Super Store4
  • Grocery Store4
  • Restaurant Meals Program4
  • Farmers and Markets3
  • Supermarket3
  • Specialty Store1

Cities and towns

  • Hollister 27 stores
  • San Juan Bautista 3 stores

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Grocery Outlet Hollister #281550 Tres Pinos Rd, Hollister 95023Super Store
  • Hollister Super #2211 3rd St, Hollister 95023Super Store
  • Hollister Super Market1280 4th St Ste 100A, Hollister 95023Super Store
  • Lucky 719291 McCray St, Hollister 95023Supermarket
  • NOB HILL FOODS 6051700 Airline Hwy, Hollister 95023Supermarket
  • SAFEWAY 1757591 Tres Pinos Rd, Hollister 95023Supermarket
  • Target Store T-09411790 Airline Hwy, Hollister 95023Super Store

Farmers markets that take EBT

  • Hollister Certified Farmers' Market649 San Benito St, Hollister 95023Farmers and Markets
  • Oya Organics833 Los Viboras Rd, Hollister 95023Farmers and Markets
  • Green Thumb Farms Inc. FFAB770 Olympia Ave, San Juan Bautista 95045Farmers and Markets

All stores in San Benito County

30 stores in the USDA list.

Hot food and restaurants

California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 4 restaurants in San Benito 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 San Benito County

  • People on SNAP, July 20257,149
  • Households on SNAP, July 20253,846
  • Benefits issued in July 2025$1,341,446
  • Average per household that month$349

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 San Benito County?

At the 30 stores in the USDA list for San Benito County: 7 supermarkets or super stores, 4 grocery stores, 7 convenience stores and 3 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in San Benito County?

California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 4 restaurants in San Benito 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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