EBT stores · Maryland
Where to use EBT in Cecil County, MD
75 stores in Cecil County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (39). 10 are supermarkets or super stores and 2 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Elkton 37 stores
- North East 14 stores
- Rising Sun 7 stores
- Perryville 6 stores
- Port Deposit 3 stores
- Conowingo 2 stores
- Cecilton 2 stores
- Eklton 1 store
- Earleville 1 store
- Chesapeake City 1 store
- Colora 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ACME 2862101 Big Elk Mall, Elkton 21921Supermarket
- ALDI 6300298 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton 21921Supermarket
- Food Lion 15581001 E Pulaski Hwy, Elkton 21921Supermarket
- Grocery Outlet Of Elkton801 East Pulaski Hwy, Elkton 21921Supermarket
- Redners Warehouse Market 59311 Augustine Herman Hwy, Elkton 21921Supermarket
- Walmart Supercenter 18601000 E Pulaski Hwy, Elkton 21921Super Store
- Food Lion 13632500 Pulaski Hwy, North East 21901Supermarket
- Walmart Supercenter 545075 N East Plz, North East 21901Super Store
- Food Lion 26305301 Pulaski Hwy, Perryville 21903Supermarket
- Martins Food Market 642524 Rising Sun Town Ctr, Rising Sun 21911Supermarket
Farmers markets that take EBT
- The Helen Edith Farm633 Warburton Rd, Elkton 21921Farmers and Markets
- The Flying Plow LLC96 C Johnson Farm Ln Charles, Rising Sun 21911Farmers and Markets
All stores in Cecil County
75 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Maryland runs the Restaurant Meals Program. No restaurant in Cecil County is on the USDA list. Only households where everyone is 60 or older, has a disability or is homeless can use SNAP there. Restaurants in Maryland.
SNAP in Cecil County
- People on SNAP, July 202512,928
- Households on SNAP, July 20256,665
- Benefits issued in July 2025$2,275,850
- Average per household that month$341
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%.
Maryland rules for this county
- EBT cardIndependence Card
- Gross income limit, most households200% of poverty
- Soda and candy: No soda or candy restriction for Maryland on the USDA list.No restriction listed
EBT card help
- EBT card help: Independence CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN800-997-2222
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 Cecil County?
At the 75 stores in the USDA list for Cecil County: 10 supermarkets or super stores, 3 grocery stores, 39 convenience stores and 2 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Cecil County?
Maryland runs the Restaurant Meals Program. No restaurant in Cecil County is on the USDA list. Only households where everyone is 60 or older, has a disability or is homeless can use SNAP there. Restaurants in Maryland.
What number do I call about my Independence Card?
Call 800-997-2222 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 17, 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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