EBT stores · California
Where to use EBT in Santa Cruz County, CA
178 stores in Santa Cruz County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (57). 42 are supermarkets or super stores and 9 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Santa Cruz 55 stores
- Watsonville 53 stores
- Capitola 17 stores
- Scotts Valley 15 stores
- Freedom 10 stores
- Aptos 8 stores
- Soquel 8 stores
- Felton 5 stores
- Boulder Creek 4 stores
- Los Gatos 2 stores
- Ben Lomond 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- DELUXE FOOD OF APTOS783 Rio del Mar Blvd Ste 25, Aptos 95003Super Store
- New Leaf Community Market 1209161 Aptos Village Way, Aptos 95003Super Store
- SAFEWAY 64016 Rancho del Mar, Aptos 95003Supermarket
- Ben Lomond Market9440 Mill St, Ben Lomond 95005Supermarket
- JOHNNIE'S SUPERMARKET13225 Highway 9, Boulder Creek 95006Supermarket
- New Leaf Community Market13159 Central Ave, Boulder Creek 95006Supermarket
- Grocery Outlet Of Capitola 5671210 41st Ave, Capitola 95010Super Store
- NOB HILL FOODS 615809 Bay Ave, Capitola 95010Supermarket
- New Leaf Community Markets 12021475 41st Ave, Capitola 95010Super Store
- Target Store T-27951825 41st Ave, Capitola 95010Super Store
- Trader Joe's 643555 Clares St Ste D, Capitola 95010Supermarket
- Whole Foods Market 103651710 41st Ave, Capitola 95010Super Store
- SAFEWAY 7866255 Graham Hill Rd, Felton 95018Supermarket
- Wild Roots Market6240 Highway 9, Felton 95018Super Store
- Safeway 28402010 Freedom Blvd, Freedom 95019Supermarket
- Vallarta Supermarkets #58 581702 Freedom Blvd, Freedom 95019Supermarket
- Costco Wholesale 0149220 Sylvania Ave, Santa Cruz 95060Super Store
- New Leaf Community Market 12011101 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz 95060Super Store
- New Leaf Community Markets 1213650 River St, Santa Cruz 95060Super Store
- SAFEWAY 799117 Morrissey Blvd, Santa Cruz 95062Supermarket
- Safeway 26072203 Mission St, Santa Cruz 95060Supermarket
- Santa Cruz Grocery Outlet 257120 Morrissey Blvd, Santa Cruz 95062Super Store
- Shopper's Corner622 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 95062Super Store
- Staff of Life1266 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 95062Super Store
- Trader Joe's 193700 Front St, Santa Cruz 95060Supermarket
- Whole Foods Market 10329911 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 95062Super Store
- NOB HILL FOODS 620222 Mount Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley 95066Supermarket
- SAFEWAY 300253 Mount Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley 95066Supermarket
- Scotts Valley Market14 Victor Sq, Scotts Valley 95066Supermarket
- Target Store T3410270 Mount Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley 95066Super Store
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Farmers markets that take EBT
- Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Market6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos 95003Farmers and Markets
- Felton Farmers Market120 Russell Ave, Felton 95018Farmers and Markets
- Live Oak Farmers Market15th and Eastcliff, Santa Cruz 95062Farmers and Markets
- Santa Cruz Community Farmers MarketCEDAR & LINCOLN ST, Santa Cruz 95061Farmers and Markets
- Westside Farmers MarketMission St and Western Dr, Santa Cruz 95060Farmers and Markets
- Scotts Valley Farmers Market5060 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley 95066Farmers and Markets
- El Mercado13001 Main Street, Watsonville 95076Farmers and Markets
- Esperanza Community Farms275 Lee Rd, Watsonville 95076Farmers and Markets
- Pajaro Valley Certified Farmers' Market358 Main St, Watsonville 95076Farmers and Markets
All stores in Santa Cruz County
178 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 25 restaurants in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County
- People on SNAP, July 202531,800
- Households on SNAP, July 202521,359
- Benefits issued in July 2025$6,363,099
- Average per household that month$298
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 Santa Cruz County?
At the 178 stores in the USDA list for Santa Cruz County: 42 supermarkets or super stores, 22 grocery stores, 57 convenience stores and 9 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Santa Cruz County?
California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 25 restaurants in Santa Cruz 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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