EBT stores · Indiana
Where to use EBT in Lake County, IN
425 stores in Lake County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (193). 57 are supermarkets or super stores and 11 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Hammond 75 stores
- Gary 73 stores
- Merrillville 51 stores
- Crown Point 29 stores
- Hobart 29 stores
- East Chicago 26 stores
- Lake Station 21 stores
- Schererville 20 stores
- Highland 18 stores
- Dyer 17 stores
- Griffith 13 stores
- Munster 11 stores
- Lowell 10 stores
- Cedar Lake 10 stores
- Whiting 8 stores
- Saint John 8 stores
- St. John 2 stores
- Schneider 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Strack & Van Til 87569605 Lincoln Plaza, Cedar Lake 46303Supermarket
- ALDI 74018 74018845 N Superior Dr, Crown Point 46307Supermarket
- Jewel Food Store 761276 N Main St, Crown Point 46307Supermarket
- STRACK & VAN TIL 879710851 Broadway, Crown Point 46307Supermarket
- Strack & Van Til 875210839 Randolph St, Crown Point 46307Supermarket
- Strack & Van Til 8787200 W Franciscan Dr, Crown Point 46307Supermarket
- Berkot's Super Foods 87681218 Sheffield Ave, Dyer 46311Super Store
- Jewel Food Store 127805 Joliet St, Dyer 46311Supermarket
- Rob's Meat Chop And Deli1102 Fairview Dr, Dyer 46311Supermarket
- WALT'S FOOD CENTER #95061218 Sheffield Ave, Dyer 46311Super Store
- Strack & Van Til 87984725 Indianapolis Blvd, East Chicago 46312Supermarket
- ALDI 62029 620293311 Grant St, Gary 46408Supermarket
- ALDI 62057 620575995 W Ridge Rd, Gary 46408Supermarket
- Fresh County Market2550 Arthur St, Gary 46404Super Store
- Miller K Market5019 US Highway 12, Gary 46403Supermarket
- Save More Foods921 Broadway, Gary 46402Super Store
- 1st Choice Market5600 S Sohl Ave Unit 2, Hammond 46320Super Store
- ALDI 62018 620184415 Calumet Ave, Hammond 46327Supermarket
- ALDI 62020 620206518 S Columbia Ave, Hammond 46320Supermarket
- Aldi 567925 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond 46324Supermarket
- FOOD 4 LESS 7871724 165th St, Hammond 46320Super Store
- SAVE-A-LOT 238823446 169th St, Hammond 46323Supermarket
- Strack & Van Til 8786115 E Sibley St, Hammond 46320Supermarket
- Van Tils Supermarket 88912635 169th St, Hammond 46323Super Store
- Walmart 46311100 5th Ave, Hammond 46320Super Store
- Walmart Supercenter 28187850 Cabela Dr, Hammond 46324Super Store
- Gordon Food Service Store MP18910420 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland 46322Supermarket
- Meijer Inc 17010138 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland 46322Super Store
- Strack & Van Til 87659632 Cline Ave, Highland 46322Supermarket
- Target Store 73110451 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland 46322Super Store
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Farmers markets that take EBT
- Grounded Earth Farm11105 Fathke Rd, Crown Point 46307Farmers and Markets
- Zuzu's Peddles Urban Farming Company FFAB4011 Catalpa St, East Chicago 46312Farmers and Markets
- Ckw Sports Consulting Llc NAFMNP2448 Buchanan St, Gary 46407Farmers and Markets
- Faith Farms and Orchard 1656 Carolina St, Gary 46402Farmers and Markets
- Market Of Life NAFMNP3510 W 15th Ave, Gary 46404Farmers and Markets
- Miller Beach Farmers Market667 S Lake St, Gary 46403Farmers and Markets
- Shannon Farm and Homestead LLC1555 Noble Street, Gary 46404Farmers and Markets
- Farmed & Forged Producers Market425 Sibley St, Hammond 46320Farmers and Markets
- Scheeringa Farms & Produce LLC9436 Cline Ave, Highland 46322Farmers and Markets
- Remus Farms Inc.9380 E Ridge Rd, Hobart 46342Farmers and Markets
- Baby Green Family Farm1828 W 86th Lane, Merrillville 46410Farmers and Markets
All stores in Lake County
425 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Indiana does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Lake County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Lake County
- People on SNAP, July 202559,593
- Households on SNAP, July 202527,959
- Benefits issued in July 2025$12,044,442
- Average per household that month$431
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%.
Indiana rules for this county
- EBT cardHoosier Works Card
- Gross income limit, most households130% of poverty
- Soda and candy: It restricts soft drinks and candy. The rule applies since January 1, 2026 (USDA target date).In effect
EBT card help
- EBT card help: Hoosier Works CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN877-768-5098
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 Lake County?
At the 425 stores in the USDA list for Lake County: 57 supermarkets or super stores, 44 grocery stores, 193 convenience stores and 11 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Lake County?
Indiana does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Lake County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
What number do I call about my Hoosier Works Card?
Call 877-768-5098 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 May 26, 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.