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EBT stores · Ohio

Where to use EBT in Hardin County, OH

25 stores in Hardin County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (14). 3 are supermarkets or super stores. No farmers market in the county is on the USDA list.

25stores that take EBT
3supermarkets and super stores
0farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store14
  • Other8
  • Supermarket2
  • Super Store1

Cities and towns

  • Kenton 12 stores
  • Ada 4 stores
  • Mount Victory 3 stores
  • Forest 2 stores
  • Dunkirk 2 stores
  • Alger 1 store
  • Ridgeway 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Community Markets 4945 S Main St, Ada 45810Supermarket
  • Save A Lot 21736307 Decatur St, Kenton 43326Supermarket
  • Walmart Supercenter 53551241 E Columbus St, Kenton 43326Super Store

All stores in Hardin County

25 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 Hardin 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
Ohio SNAP guide

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 Hardin County?

At the 25 stores in the USDA list for Hardin County: 3 supermarkets or super stores, 0 grocery stores, 14 convenience stores and 0 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Hardin County?

Ohio does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Hardin 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).

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