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EBT stores · Hawaii

Where to use EBT in Hawaii County, HI

172 stores in Hawaii County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (63). 29 are supermarkets or super stores and 27 are farmers markets.

172stores that take EBT
29supermarkets and super stores
27farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store63
  • Farmers and Markets27
  • Grocery Store26
  • Super Store24
  • Other15
  • Specialty Store12
  • Supermarket5

Cities and towns

  • Hilo 43 stores
  • Kailua Kona 26 stores
  • Kamuela 13 stores
  • Keaau 11 stores
  • Pahoa 11 stores
  • Honokaa 8 stores
  • Captain Cook 8 stores
  • Waikoloa 6 stores
  • Volcano 6 stores
  • Hawi 5 stores
  • Kealakekua 5 stores
  • Kurtistown 4 stores
  • Pepeekeo 4 stores
  • Naalehu 3 stores
  • Mountain View 3 stores
  • Ocean View 2 stores
  • Pahala 2 stores
  • Kapaau 2 stores

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Choice Mart82-6066 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook 96704Super Store
  • Abundant Life Natural Foods292 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo 96720Supermarket
  • KTA SUPER STORES 1321 Keawe St, Hilo 96720Super Store
  • KTA SUPER STORES 350 E Puainako St, Hilo 96720Super Store
  • Sack N Save Hilo 21250 Kinoole St, Hilo 96720Super Store
  • Sack N Save Puainako 262100 Kanoelehua Ave Ste 101, Hilo 96720Super Store
  • Safeway 2893381 E Makaala St, Hilo 96720Supermarket
  • Target Store T-2682391 E Makaala St, Hilo 96720Super Store
  • Walmart 2473325 E Makaala St, Hilo 96720Super Store
  • Malama Market Honoka'a 280845-502 Lehua St, Honokaa 96727Super Store
  • Costco Wholesale 014073-5600 Maiau St, Kailua Kona 96740Super Store
  • Island Naturals Kona Inc.74-5444 Makala Blvd, Kailua Kona 96740Super Store
  • KTA SUPER STORES 274-5594 Palani Rd, Kailua Kona 96740Super Store
  • KTA SUPER STORES KEAUHOU78-6831 ALII DRIVE, Kailua Kona 96740Super Store
  • Sack N Save Kona 2575-5595 Palani Rd Ste A1, Kailua Kona 96740Super Store
  • Safeway 111775-971 Henry St, Kailua Kona 96740Supermarket
  • Target Store T-241274-5455 Makala Blvd, Kailua Kona 96740Super Store
  • Walmart 232175-1015 Henry St, Kailua Kona 96740Super Store
  • Foodland Farms Mauna Lani 391330 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela 96743Super Store
  • Foodland Waimea 3867-1185 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela 96743Super Store
  • KTA SUPER STORES KAMUELA65-1158 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela 96743Super Store
  • K. Takata Store 1454-3627 Akone Pule Hwy, Kapaau 96755Super Store
  • Foodland Keaau 4116-586 Old Volcano Rd Ste 102, Keaau 96749Super Store
  • Puna Plantation Hawaii Ltd 1181-6602 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua 96750Super Store
  • Ocean View Market92-8676 Lotus Blossom Lane, Ocean View 96737Super Store
  • Malama Market - Oceanview 80592-8701 Hawaii Belt Rd, Oceanview 96737Supermarket
  • MALAMA MARKET - PAHOA 280215-2714 Pahoa Village Rd Unit A, Pahoa 96778Super Store
  • Island Gourmet Markets 7769-250 Waikoloa Beach Dr Ste B1, Waikoloa 96738Supermarket
  • WAIKOLOA VILLAGE MARKET68-3916 Paniolo Ave, Waikoloa 96738Super Store

Farmers markets that take EBT

  • Aina & Co Supply92-2023 Kailua Blvd, Captain Cook 96704Farmers and Markets
  • Musa Musa Farms Llc83-570 Hawaii Belt Rd, Captain Cook 96704Farmers and Markets
  • Hakalau Farmers Market And Foodshare31-240 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Hakalau 96710Farmers and Markets
  • Groundtruth Growers Enterprise Llc55-514 Hawi Rd, Hawi 96719Farmers and Markets
  • Hilo Farmers Market330 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo 96720Farmers and Markets
  • The Food Basket Inc. Hawaii Island's Food Bank40 Holomua St, Hilo 96720Farmers and Markets
  • Hamakua Harvest Farmers' Market44-2600 Hawaii Belt Highway, Honokaa 96727Farmers and Markets
  • Hawaii Lowline Cattle Company Llc NAFMNP46-3930 Puaono Rd, Honokaa 96727Farmers and Markets
  • Kalopa Fields Farmstead44-2580 Kalopa Rd, Honokaa 96727Farmers and Markets
  • Tess Garden1428 S King Street Lot 28, Honolulu 96776Farmers and Markets
  • I'o Processing Company Inc.73-4103 Hawaii Belt Rd, Kailua Kona 96740Farmers and Markets
  • Keauhou Farmers Market78-6831 Alii Dr, Kailua Kona 96740Farmers and Markets
  • Kamuela Farmers Market Llc67-139 Pukalani Rd, Kamuela 96743Farmers and Markets
  • Waimea Midweek Market Llc67-139 Pukalani Rd, Kamuela 96743Farmers and Markets
  • Hawaii Farm To Car16-492 Old Volcano Rd, Keaau 96749Farmers and Markets
  • Mahi'ai Hou LLC16-926 40th Avenue, Keaau 96749Farmers and Markets
  • 808 Greens n/a16-1531 Pulelehua, Kurtistown 96760Farmers and Markets
  • Punachicks Farm17-462 N Ala Rd., Kurtistown 96760Farmers and Markets
  • Hilo Coffee Mill Farmers Market17-0995 Volcano Rd, Mountain View 96771Farmers and Markets
  • Kaimu Farmers Market12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach Rd, Pahoa 96778Farmers and Markets
  • Makers Market FFAB15-859 Kahakai Blvd, Pahoa 96778Farmers and Markets
  • Makuu Farmers Market Co.15-2131 Keaau Pahoa Rd, Pahoa 96778Farmers and Markets
  • Sugar Hill Farmstead28-1427 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Pepeekeo 96783Farmers and Markets
  • Adventure Garden - Direct Sale Farm Stand11-3774 11th Street, Volcano 96785Farmers and Markets
  • Hi Five Farms19-4294 Ainahau Rd, Volcano 96785Farmers and Markets
  • Volcano Farmers Market19-4030 Old Volcano Hwy, Volcano 96785Farmers and Markets
  • The Farmstand68-1936 Waikoloa Rd, Waikoloa 96738Farmers and Markets

All stores in Hawaii County

172 stores in the USDA list.

Hot food and restaurants

Hawaii does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Hawaii County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

SNAP in Hawaii County

  • People on SNAP, July 202539,592
  • Households on SNAP, July 202521,509
  • Benefits issued in July 2025$15,040,887
  • Average per household that month$699

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%.

Hawaii rules for this county

  • EBT cardChase U CARD
  • Gross income limit, most households200% of poverty
  • Soda and candy: It restricts soft drinks. The rule applies starting April 1, 2027 (USDA target date).Starts Apr 1, 2027
Hawaii SNAP guide

EBT card help

  • EBT card help: Chase U CARDBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-328-4292

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.

Nearby counties

Common questions

Where can I use my EBT card in Hawaii County?

At the 172 stores in the USDA list for Hawaii County: 29 supermarkets or super stores, 26 grocery stores, 63 convenience stores and 27 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Hawaii County?

Hawaii does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Hawaii County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

What number do I call about my Chase U CARD?

Call 888-328-4292 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 February 12, 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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