EBT stores · Ohio
Where to use EBT in Allen County, OH
98 stores in Allen County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (47). 15 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Lima 76 stores
- Delphos 9 stores
- Bluffton 3 stores
- Elida 3 stores
- Beaverdam 3 stores
- Spencerville 2 stores
- Cridersville 1 store
- Harrod 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Community Markets 5154 Vance St, Bluffton 45817Supermarket
- Chief Supermarket 1141102 Elida Ave, Delphos 45833Super Store
- ALDI 61070 610703285 Elida Rd, Lima 45805Supermarket
- ALDI 610712290 Harding Hwy, Lima 45804Supermarket
- Chief Supermarket 106890 S Cable Rd, Lima 45805Super Store
- Chief Supermarket 107120 W Northern Ave, Lima 45801Super Store
- Gordon Food Service Store MP0923447 Elida Rd, Lima 45807Supermarket
- Meijer Inc 1103298 Elida Rd, Lima 45805Super Store
- Ruler 335515 W Elm St, Lima 45801Super Store
- Rulers 2382154 Elida Rd Suite 4, Lima 45805Super Store
- Sam's Club 63751150 Greely Chapel Rd, Lima 45804Super Store
- Save A Lot 217351420 N Cole St, Lima 45801Supermarket
- Stites Grocery8100 Harding Hwy, Lima 45801Supermarket
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 32062400 Harding Hwy, Lima 45804Super Store
- Walmart Supercenter 13302450 Allentown Rd, Lima 45805Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Downtown Lima Farmers Market124 E Elm St, Lima 45801Farmers and Markets
All stores in Allen County
98 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Ohio does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Allen County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
Ohio rules for this county
- EBT cardOhio Direction Card
- Gross income limit, most households130% of poverty
- Soda and candy: It restricts sugar-sweetened beverages and all fountain drinks. The rule applies starting April 1, 2027 (USDA target date).Starts Apr 1, 2027
EBT card help
- EBT card help: Ohio Direction CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN866-386-3071
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 County?
At the 98 stores in the USDA list for Allen County: 15 supermarkets or super stores, 3 grocery stores, 47 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Allen County?
Ohio does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Allen County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
What number do I call about my Ohio Direction Card?
Call 866-386-3071 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 07, 2026); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page updated August 7, 2026).
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.