EBT stores · New Jersey
Where to use EBT in Sussex County, NJ
48 stores in Sussex County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (18). 12 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Newton 10 stores
- Franklin 7 stores
- Sparta 6 stores
- Stanhope 4 stores
- Sussex 4 stores
- Hopatcong 4 stores
- Vernon 3 stores
- Lafayette 2 stores
- Montague 2 stores
- Augusta 2 stores
- Wantage 1 store
- Highland Lakes 1 store
- Ogdensburg 1 store
- Hampton Twp. 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- SHOP RITE OF FRANKLIN270 Route 23, Franklin 07416Super Store
- Walmart 2090230 State Hwy, Franklin 07416Super Store
- Weis Markets 147140 State RT 23, Franklin 07416Supermarket
- HAYEKS MARKET1 Mill St, Newton 07860Supermarket
- SHOP RITE OF NEWTON 213127 Water St, Newton 07860Super Store
- Walmart 260426 Hampton House Rd, Newton 07860Super Store
- Weis Markets 143121 Water St, Newton 07860Supermarket
- Shoprite Of Sparta 28318 North Village Blvd, Sparta 07871Super Store
- Stop & Shop 8235 Town Center Dr, Sparta 07871Supermarket
- RONETCO SHOP-RITE OF BYRAM90-80 RT 206, Stanhope 07874Super Store
- Shoprite Of Sussex 2851 Wiebel Plz, Sussex 07461Super Store
- Acme 2820530 Route 515, Vernon 07462Supermarket
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Sparta Farmers Market89 Sparta Ave 18 Lakeview Road, Sparta 07871Farmers and Markets
All stores in Sussex County
48 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
New Jersey does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Sussex County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Sussex County
- People on SNAP, July 20253,985
- Households on SNAP, July 20252,196
- Benefits issued in July 2025$689,289
- Average per household that month$314
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%.
New Jersey rules for this county
- EBT cardFamilies First EBT Card
- Gross income limit, most households185% of poverty
- Soda and candy: No soda or candy restriction for New Jersey on the USDA list.No restriction listed
EBT card help
- EBT card help: Families First EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PINn/d — call 2-1-1
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 Sussex County?
At the 48 stores in the USDA list for Sussex County: 12 supermarkets or super stores, 2 grocery stores, 18 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Sussex County?
New Jersey does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Sussex County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
What number do I call about my Families First EBT Card?
n/d: we could not confirm the state EBT number with two sources. Call 2-1-1 or the number on the back of your card.
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated October 19, 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.