EBT stores · Ohio
Where to use EBT in Athens County, OH
58 stores in Athens County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (26). 7 are supermarkets or super stores and 3 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Athens 26 stores
- Nelsonville 9 stores
- Albany 4 stores
- The Plains 4 stores
- Glouster 3 stores
- Chauncey 2 stores
- Coolville 2 stores
- Trimble 1 store
- Sharpsburg 1 store
- Guysville 1 store
- Stewart 1 store
- Buchtel 1 store
- Amesville 1 store
- Shade 1 store
- Hockingport 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ALDI 61014 61014932 E State St, Athens 45701Supermarket
- KROGER N-901 N901919 E State St, Athens 45701Super Store
- SEAMANS OF ATHENS INC305 W Union St, Athens 45701Supermarket
- Walmart 3486929 E State St, Athens 45701Super Store
- KROGER N-529965 Poplar St, Nelsonville 45764Super Store
- Piggly Wiggly Of The Plains70 N Plains Rd, The Plains 45780Supermarket
- KROGER N-83119471 LAKE DRIVE, Trimble 45782Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Athens Farmers Market1000 E State St parking lot, Athens 45701Farmers and Markets
- Athens Market928 E State St, Athens 45701Farmers and Markets
- Nelsonville Farmers Market 210 W Washington St, Nelsonville 45764Farmers and Markets
All stores in Athens County
58 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 Athens 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 Athens County?
At the 58 stores in the USDA list for Athens County: 7 supermarkets or super stores, 3 grocery stores, 26 convenience stores and 3 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Athens County?
Ohio does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Athens 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.