EBT stores · Colorado
Where to use EBT in Rio Grande County, CO
23 stores in Rio Grande County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are other stores (7). 3 are supermarkets or super stores and 3 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Monte Vista 11 stores
- Del Norte 7 stores
- Center 3 stores
- South Fork 2 stores
Supermarkets and super stores
- Pay And Save Inc. Dba Lowe's 251215 Grand Ave, Del Norte 81132Supermarket
- SAFEWAY 28101200 2nd Ave, Monte Vista 81144Supermarket
- Top Value Grocery222 Solar Ave, Monte Vista 81144Supermarket
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Mercado Del Norte120 Spruce St, Del Norte 81132Farmers and Markets
- Monte Vista Farmers Market300 W. Prospect Ave, Monte Vista 81144Farmers and Markets
- The Farmstand1514 S County Road 4 E, Monte Vista 81144Farmers and Markets
All stores in Rio Grande County
23 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 Rio Grande County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Rio Grande County
- People on SNAP, July 20252,116
- Households on SNAP, July 20251,190
- Benefits issued in July 2025$353,123
- Average per household that month$297
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 Rio Grande County?
At the 23 stores in the USDA list for Rio Grande County: 3 supermarkets or super stores, 3 grocery stores, 7 convenience stores and 3 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Rio Grande County?
Colorado does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Rio Grande 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.
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