EBT stores · California
Where to use EBT in San Mateo County, CA
343 stores in San Mateo County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (104). 97 are supermarkets or super stores and 11 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Daly City 61 stores
- Redwood City 52 stores
- San Mateo 43 stores
- South San Francisco 42 stores
- San Bruno 25 stores
- Pacifica 20 stores
- Menlo Park 17 stores
- East Palo Alto 16 stores
- San Carlos 12 stores
- Burlingame 11 stores
- Millbrae 11 stores
- Half Moon Bay 11 stores
- Foster City 8 stores
- Belmont 7 stores
- Colma 2 stores
- Palo Alto 1 store
- Pescadero 1 store
- Brisbane 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- LUNARDI FOODS 51085 Alameda de Las Pulgas, Belmont 94002Super Store
- SAFEWAY 11381100 El Camino Real, Belmont 94002Supermarket
- SAFEWAY 6682100 Ralston Ave, Belmont 94002Supermarket
- LUNARDI'S MARKET 81825 El Camino Real, Burlingame 94010Super Store
- MOLLIE STONE'S MARKETS1477 Chapin Ave, Burlingame 94010Super Store
- Safeway 15471450 Howard Ave, Burlingame 94010Supermarket
- Target Store T-03205001 Junipero Serra Blvd, Colma 94014Super Store
- 99 Ranch Market 69250 Skyline Plz, Daly City 94015Super Store
- Grocery Outlet Of Daly City 6186100 Mission St, Daly City 94014Super Store
- Jagalchi63 Serramonte Ctr, Daly City 94015Supermarket
- Kukje Super Market2350 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City 94015Super Store
- LA LOMA PRODUCE 97369 Mission St, Daly City 94014Supermarket
- Lucky 7076843 Mission St, Daly City 94014Supermarket
- MANILA ORIENTAL MARKET950 King Plz Ste 112, Daly City 94015Super Store
- SAFEWAY 3031601 Westlake Ctr, Daly City 94015Supermarket
- SMART & FINAL 3206967 Mission St, Daly City 94014Super Store
- Seafood City Supermarket 151420 Southgate Ave., Daly City 94015Supermarket
- Sprouts 276301 Gellert Blvd, Daly City 94015Supermarket
- Target Store T-1407133 Serramonte Ctr, Daly City 94015Super Store
- Target Store T3353100 Westlake Ctr, Daly City 94015Super Store
- Trader Joe's 74417 Westlake Ctr, Daly City 94015Supermarket
- Cardenas 2151731 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto 94303Super Store
- La Estrellita Market2381 University Ave, East Palo Alto 94303Super Store
- Mega Mart1775 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto 94303Super Store
- The Market At Edgewood2170 W Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto 94303Super Store
- 99 Ranch Market 821070 Foster City Blvd, Foster City 94404Super Store
- Costco Wholesale 01471001 Metro Center Blvd, Foster City 94404Super Store
- SAFEWAY 999921 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City 94404Supermarket
- Mercado Mi Familia Inc.182 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay 94019Supermarket
- New Leaf Community Market 1204150 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay 94019Super Store
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Farmers markets that take EBT
- Belmont Farmers' Market1201 El Camino Real, Belmont 94002Farmers and Markets
- Daly City Farmers' Market1 Serramonte Ctr, Daly City 94015Farmers and Markets
- East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market2555 Pulgas Ave, East Palo Alto 94303Farmers and Markets
- Coastside Farmers Market498 Kelly Ave and Cabrillo Hwy Shoreline Station, Half Moon Bay 94019Farmers and Markets
- Coastside Farmers' Markets Inc. #2400 Old County Rd, Pacifica 94044Farmers and Markets
- Pie Ranch2080 Green Oaks Way, Pescadero 94060Farmers and Markets
- Portola Valley Farmers Market 27-41-20765 Portola Rd, Portola Valley 94028Farmers and Markets
- San Carlos Farmers Market600 Laurel St, San Carlos 94070Farmers and Markets
- 25th Ave. Certified Farmers' Market194 W 25th Ave, San Mateo 94403Farmers and Markets
- San Mateo Farmers' Market1700 West Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo 94401Farmers and Markets
- Orange Park 02781 Tennis Dr, South San Francisco 94080Farmers and Markets
All stores in San Mateo County
343 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 41 restaurants in San Mateo 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 Mateo County
- People on SNAP, July 202534,150
- Households on SNAP, July 202522,236
- Benefits issued in July 2025$6,426,531
- Average per household that month$289
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 San Mateo County?
At the 343 stores in the USDA list for San Mateo County: 97 supermarkets or super stores, 49 grocery stores, 104 convenience stores and 11 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in San Mateo County?
California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 41 restaurants in San Mateo 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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