EBT stores · Colorado
Where to use EBT in Chaffee County, CO
19 stores in Chaffee County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (7). 6 are supermarkets or super stores and 2 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Salida 11 stores
- Buena Vista 6 stores
- Poncha Springs 2 stores
Supermarkets and super stores
- Buena Vista Lagrees Food Store415 N Hwy 24, Buena Vista 81211Supermarket
- City Market 437438 US Highway 24 N, Buena Vista 81211Super Store
- Lagrees Food Stores10100 W Hwy 50, Poncha Springs 81242Supermarket
- SAFEWAY 2817232 G St, Salida 81201Supermarket
- Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers U152200 F St, Salida 81201Supermarket
- Walmart SC 9217865 W US Highway 50, Salida 81201Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Guidestone Community And School Farmstand FFAB1455 Holman Ave, Salida 81201Farmers and Markets
- Salida Farmers Market120 E 4th St, Salida 81201Farmers and Markets
All stores in Chaffee County
19 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Colorado does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Chaffee County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Chaffee County
- People on SNAP, July 20251,745
- Households on SNAP, July 20251,136
- Benefits issued in July 2025$351,510
- Average per household that month$309
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%.
Colorado rules for this county
- EBT cardColorado Quest Card
- Gross income limit, most households200% of poverty
- Soda and candy: Colorado had a USDA waiver, but a court blocked it on June 22, 2026 (Aragon v. Rollins). It restricts soft drinks.Waiver blocked by a court
EBT card help
- EBT card help: Colorado Quest CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-328-2656
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 Chaffee County?
At the 19 stores in the USDA list for Chaffee County: 6 supermarkets or super stores, 2 grocery stores, 7 convenience stores and 2 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Chaffee County?
Colorado does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Chaffee County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
What number do I call about my Colorado Quest Card?
Call 888-328-2656 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 April 29, 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.
Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.