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EBT stores · New York

Where to use EBT in Albany County, NY

279 stores in Albany County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (152). 37 are supermarkets or super stores and 8 are farmers markets.

279stores that take EBT
37supermarkets and super stores
8farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store152
  • Other46
  • Grocery Store29
  • Super Store19
  • Supermarket18
  • Farmers and Markets8
  • Restaurant Meals Program7

Cities and towns

  • Albany 147 stores
  • Latham 34 stores
  • Cohoes 18 stores
  • Watervliet 17 stores
  • Glenmont 8 stores
  • Delmar 6 stores
  • Ravena 6 stores
  • Menands 6 stores
  • Colonie 5 stores
  • Slingerlands 4 stores
  • Guilderland 4 stores
  • Altamont 4 stores
  • Loudonville 3 stores
  • Selkirk 2 stores
  • Voorheesville 2 stores
  • Schenectady 2 stores
  • Middleburgh 2 stores
  • East Berne 2 stores

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Asian Supermarket Group Inc 11245 Central Ave, Albany 12205Super Store
  • BJ's Wholesale Club 71440 Central Ave Northway Mall, Albany 12205Super Store
  • Costco Wholesale 16341701 Western Ave, Albany 12203Super Store
  • Farmer's India Market1814 Central Ave, Albany 12205Super Store
  • HONEST WEIGHT FOOD COOP100 Watervliet Ave, Albany 12206Super Store
  • Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy 8367900 Central Ave, Albany 12206Super Store
  • Market 32 Guilderland 1831706 Western Ave, Albany 12203Supermarket
  • Market 32 by Price Chopper 0231060 Madison Ave, Albany 12208Supermarket
  • Market 32 by Price Chopper 04540 Delaware Ave, Albany 12210Supermarket
  • Market 32 by Price Chopper 43709 Central Avenue, Albany 12206Supermarket
  • Market 32 by Price Chopper 521730 Central Avenue, Albany 12205Supermarket
  • New Asian Food Market Inc.91 Colvin Ave, Albany 12206Supermarket
  • TARGET 12681440 Central Ave Ste 1, Albany 12205Super Store
  • Walmart 2152141 WASHINGTON AVE EXT, Albany 12205Super Store
  • Whole Foods Market 104921425 Central Ave, Albany 12205Super Store
  • PRICE CHOPPER 36240 Congress St, Cohoes 12047Supermarket
  • ALDI 73081 730811885 Central Ave, Colonie 12205Supermarket
  • Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy 836296 Wolf Rd, Colonie 12205Super Store
  • Trader Joe's 53579 Wolf Rd Ste 100, Colonie 12205Supermarket
  • Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy 8339180 Delaware Ave, Delmar 12054Super Store
  • Price Chopper Glenmont 196329 Glenmont Rd, Glenmont 12077Supermarket
  • Trader Joe's Glenmont 579388 Feura Bush Rd Ste 200, Glenmont 12077Supermarket
  • Walmart SUPERCENTER 3583311 Route 9W, Glenmont 12077Super Store
  • Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy 83935239 Western Tpke, Guilderland 12009Super Store
  • Market 32 by Price Chopper 0282080 Western Ave, Guilderland 12084Supermarket
  • ALDI 65184595 Loudon Rd, Latham 12110Supermarket
  • Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy 8386579 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham 12110Super Store
  • Price Chopper 138873 New Loudon Rd, Latham 12110Supermarket
  • Sam's Club 6440579 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 236, Latham 12110Super Store
  • TARGET 1915675 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 1, Latham 12110Super Store

Showing 30 of 37. The full list is below.

Farmers markets that take EBT

  • Albany County Farmers Market51 S Pearl St, Albany 12207Farmers and Markets
  • Delaware Community Farmers Market331 Delaware Avenue Public Library parking lot, Albany 12209Farmers and Markets
  • Empire State Plaza Farmers MarketEmpire State Plaza, Albany 12242Farmers and Markets
  • Radix Ecological Sustainability Center153 Grand St, Albany 12202Farmers and Markets
  • The West Hill Community Farmers Market63 Quail St, Albany 12206Farmers and Markets
  • Vienna Farmers Market2740 Ny 49, Blossvale 12208Farmers and Markets
  • Pro Brothers Farm679 Milltown Rd, Brewster 10509Farmers and Markets
  • Pro Brothers Farm679 Milltown Rd, Brewster 10509Farmers and Markets

All stores in Albany County

279 stores in the USDA list.

Hot food and restaurants

New York runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 7 restaurants in Albany County are on the USDA list. Only households where everyone is 60 or older, has a disability or is homeless can use SNAP there. Restaurants in New York.

New York rules for this county

  • EBT cardCommon Benefit Identification Card (CBIC)
  • Gross income limit, most households130% of poverty
  • Soda and candy: No soda or candy restriction for New York on the USDA list.No restriction listed
New York SNAP guide

EBT card help

  • EBT card help: Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC)Balance, 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 Albany County?

At the 279 stores in the USDA list for Albany County: 37 supermarkets or super stores, 29 grocery stores, 152 convenience stores and 8 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Albany County?

New York runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 7 restaurants in Albany County are on the USDA list. Only households where everyone is 60 or older, has a disability or is homeless can use SNAP there. Restaurants in New York.

What number do I call about my Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC)?

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 July 22, 2026); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page updated August 7, 2026).

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