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EBT stores · South Carolina

Where to use EBT in Richland County, SC

349 stores in Richland County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (187). 51 are supermarkets or super stores and 8 are farmers markets.

See all 349 storesDeposit daysEBT help
349stores that take EBT
51supermarkets and super stores
8farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store187
  • Other88
  • Supermarket34
  • Super Store17
  • Grocery Store9
  • Farmers and Markets8
  • Specialty Store6

Cities and towns

  • Columbia 288 stores
  • Irmo 22 stores
  • Blythewood 13 stores
  • Hopkins 9 stores
  • Eastover 7 stores
  • Elgin 5 stores
  • Ballentine 2 stores
  • Gadsden 2 stores
  • Cayce 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • FOOD LION 5341339 Dutch Fork Rd, Ballentine 29002Supermarket
  • Blythewood IGA 635135B Blythewood Rd, Blythewood 29016Super Store
  • FOOD LION 2604740 University Village Dr, Blythewood 29016Supermarket
  • ALDI 61043 610437610 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia 29209Supermarket
  • ALDI 661061240 Longreen Pkwy, Columbia 29229Supermarket
  • Costco 1232507 Piney Grove Rd, Columbia 29210Super Store
  • Earth Fare 22033112 Devine St, Columbia 29205Supermarket
  • El Marachi1735 Decker Blvd Ste 80, Columbia 29206Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 13913912 Two Notch Rd, Columbia 29204Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 12801013 BROAD RIVER ROAD, Columbia 29210Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 1945118 Fairfield Rd, Columbia 29203Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 25061001 HARDEN ST, Columbia 29205Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 28637830 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia 29209Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 532312 Decker Blvd, Columbia 29206Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 6472900 LEESBURG RD, Columbia 29209Supermarket
  • FORT JACKSON COMMISSARY 3164716 Commissary Way, Columbia 29207Supermarket
  • Food Lion 21574760 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia 29229Supermarket
  • Food Lion 22419003 Two Notch Rd, Columbia 29223Supermarket
  • Food Lion 28214464 Devine St Ste B, Columbia 29205Supermarket
  • KROGER 00123403 Forest Dr, Columbia 29204Super Store
  • KROGER 044810136 TWO NOTCH RD, Columbia 29229Super Store
  • Kroger 6781028 Roberts Branch Pkwy, Columbia 29203Super Store
  • Lidl 10921401 Summit Pkwy, Columbia 29229Super Store
  • Lowes Foods 2724711 Forest Dr, Columbia 29206Supermarket
  • Lowes Foods 276120 Forum Dr, Columbia 29229Supermarket
  • PIGGLY WIGGLY #1196325 N Main St, Columbia 29203Super Store
  • PUBLIX 00672800 ROSEWOOD DR, Columbia 29205Supermarket
  • PUBLIX 08294611 HARDSCRABBLE RD, Columbia 29229Supermarket
  • PUBLIX 1095501 Gervais St, Columbia 29201Supermarket
  • PUBLIX 58710128 Two Notch Rd, Columbia 29223Supermarket

Showing 30 of 51. The full list is below.

Farmers markets that take EBT

  • The Blythewood Farmers Market171 Langford Rd, Blythewood 29016Farmers and Markets
  • Community Artisan & Farmers Market1320 Clemson Rd, Columbia 29229Farmers and Markets
  • FoodShare South Carolina201 Columbia Mall Blvd Ste 109, Columbia 29223Farmers and Markets
  • Mettle Farms NAFMNP237 Tabor Dr, Columbia 29203Farmers and Markets
  • Sal's Ol' Timey Feed & Seed NAFMNP113 Hilltop Dr, Columbia 29203Farmers and Markets
  • Zion Canaan Farmers Market7820 Farrow Rd, Columbia 29203Farmers and Markets
  • Cottle Strawberry Farm9560 Garners Ferry Rd, Hopkins 29061Farmers and Markets
  • Toms Creek Family Farms Llc141 Toms Creek Ct, Hopkins 29061Farmers and Markets

All stores in Richland County

349 stores in the USDA list.

Hot food and restaurants

South Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Richland County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

SNAP in Richland County

  • People on SNAP, July 202549,898
  • Households on SNAP, July 202523,474
  • Benefits issued in July 2025$10,441,177
  • Average per household that month$445

USDA FNS-388A county data, July 2025, the latest month in the file. Shown only where the county totals match the state total within 10%.

South Carolina rules for this county

  • EBT cardSouth Carolina EBT Card
  • Gross income limit, most households130% of poverty
  • Soda and candy: It restricts candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages. The rule applies since November 1, 2026 (USDA target date).In effect
South Carolina SNAP guide

EBT card help

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.

Nearby counties

Lexington County (295)Fairfield County (26)Kershaw County (66)Calhoun County (12)Sumter County (122)Newberry County (38)

Common questions

Where can I use my EBT card in Richland County?

At the 349 stores in the USDA list for Richland County: 51 supermarkets or super stores, 9 grocery stores, 187 convenience stores and 8 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Richland County?

South Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Richland County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

What number do I call about my South Carolina EBT Card?

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 February 17, 2026); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page updated August 7, 2026); USDA FNS-388A participation by county, July 2025.

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