EBT stores · Nevada
Where to use EBT in Elko County, NV
48 stores in Elko County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (22). 9 are supermarkets or super stores. No farmers market in the county is on the USDA list.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Elko 22 stores
- Wells 6 stores
- Spring Creek 6 stores
- Carlin 5 stores
- West Wendover 3 stores
- Jackpot 2 stores
- Wendover 1 store
- Montello 1 store
- Calrin 1 store
- Owyhee 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Ridley's Family Markets 1189730 10th St, Carlin 89822Super Store
- Albertsons 1552582 Idaho St, Elko 89801Supermarket
- RALEYS 1172505 Mountain City Hwy, Elko 89801Supermarket
- SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG 3881740 Mountain City Hwy, Elko 89801Super Store
- Walmart 24022944 MOUNTAIN CITY HWY, Elko 89801Super Store
- Our Grocery StoreHwy 225 State Line - Box 299, Owyhee 89832Supermarket
- Ridley's Family Markets 1144568 Spring Valley Ct, Spring Creek 89815Super Store
- Ridley's Family Markets 1147282 Spring Creek Pkwy, Spring Creek 89815Super Store
- Smith's Food & Drug 3901855 Wendover Blvd, Wendover 89883Super Store
All stores in Elko County
48 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Nevada does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Elko County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Elko County
- People on SNAP, July 20255,034
- Households on SNAP, July 20252,500
- Benefits issued in July 2025$849,192
- Average per household that month$340
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%.
Nevada rules for this county
- EBT cardNevada EBT Card
- Gross income limit, most households200% of poverty
- Soda and candy: It restricts candy and sugar sweetened beverages. The rule applies starting February 1, 2028 (USDA target date).Starts Feb 1, 2028
EBT card help
- EBT card help: Nevada EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN866-281-2443
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 Elko County?
At the 48 stores in the USDA list for Elko County: 9 supermarkets or super stores, 8 grocery stores, 22 convenience stores and 0 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Elko County?
Nevada does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Elko County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
What number do I call about my Nevada EBT Card?
Call 866-281-2443 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 April 10, 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.