EBT stores · Ohio
Where to use EBT in Van Wert County, OH
20 stores in Van Wert County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (11). 4 are supermarkets or super stores. No farmers market in the county is on the USDA list.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Van Wert 13 stores
- Ohio City 2 stores
- Convoy 2 stores
- Delphos 1 store
- Grover Hill 1 store
- Willshire 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Chief Supermarket 711107 S Shannon St, Van Wert 45891Supermarket
- Ruler's 2431118 S Shannon St, Van Wert 45891Super Store
- Save A Lot 301381022 S Shannon St, Van Wert 45891Supermarket
- Walmart 1333301 Town Center Blvd, Van Wert 45891Super Store
All stores in Van Wert County
20 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 Van Wert 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 Van Wert County?
At the 20 stores in the USDA list for Van Wert County: 4 supermarkets or super stores, 0 grocery stores, 11 convenience stores and 0 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Van Wert County?
Ohio does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Van Wert 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.