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EBT stores · Louisiana

Where to use EBT in Allen Parish, LA

22 stores in Allen Parish take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (10). 3 are supermarkets or super stores. No farmers market in the county is on the USDA list.

22stores that take EBT
3supermarkets and super stores
0farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store10
  • Other9
  • Super Store2
  • Supermarket1

Cities and towns

  • Oakdale 10 stores
  • Kinder 5 stores
  • Oberlin 5 stores
  • Elizabeth 1 store
  • Reeves 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Market Basket 31707 1st Ave, Kinder 70648Supermarket
  • BUDDYS IGA FOODS197 Highway 165 S, Oakdale 71463Super Store
  • Walmart 11071900 HIGHWAY 165 S, Oakdale 71463Super Store

All stores in Allen Parish

22 stores in the USDA list.

Hot food and restaurants

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

SNAP in Allen Parish

  • People on SNAP, July 20253,754
  • Households on SNAP, July 20251,846
  • Benefits issued in July 2025$673,536
  • Average per household that month$365

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%.

Louisiana rules for this county

  • EBT cardLouisiana Purchase Card
  • Gross income limit, most households200% of poverty
  • Soda and candy: It restricts soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy. The rule applies since February 18, 2026 (USDA target date).In effect
Louisiana SNAP guide

EBT card help

  • EBT card help: Louisiana Purchase CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-997-1117

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 Allen Parish?

At the 22 stores in the USDA list for Allen Parish: 3 supermarkets or super stores, 0 grocery stores, 10 convenience stores and 0 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Allen Parish?

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

What number do I call about my Louisiana Purchase Card?

Call 888-997-1117 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 31, 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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