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EBT stores · Connecticut

Where to use EBT in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT

12 stores in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (7). 2 are supermarkets or super stores. No farmers market in the county is on the USDA list.

12stores that take EBT
2supermarkets and super stores
0farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store7
  • Grocery Store3
  • Supermarket2

Cities and towns

  • Middletown 5 stores
  • Cromwell 2 stores
  • Portland 2 stores
  • Haddam 1 store
  • Higganum 1 store
  • East Hampton 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Stop & Shop 606195 West St, Cromwell 06416Supermarket
  • River Valley Provisions95 Bridge Rd, Haddam 06438Supermarket

All stores in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

12 stores in the USDA list.

Hot food and restaurants

Connecticut does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

Connecticut rules for this county

  • EBT cardConnecticut EBT Card
  • Gross income limit, most households200% of poverty
  • Soda and candy: No soda or candy restriction for Connecticut on the USDA list.No restriction listed
Connecticut SNAP guide

EBT card help

  • EBT card help: Connecticut EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-328-2666

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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?

At the 12 stores in the USDA list for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: 2 supermarkets or super stores, 3 grocery stores, 7 convenience stores and 0 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?

Connecticut does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

What number do I call about my Connecticut EBT Card?

Call 888-328-2666 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 21, 2026); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page updated August 7, 2026).

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