Stores that take EBT
Does Kroger take EBT?
What SNAP can and cannot buy there
Yes
Food for the household: fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, bread, cereal, snacks, drinks without alcohol, and seeds and plants that grow food.
No
Hot food at the point of sale, alcohol, tobacco, vitamins and supplements, pet food, and nonfood items like paper towels, soap or diapers. Full list.
Depends on the state
Soda, candy and some sweet drinks are blocked in a growing list of states. See your state.
States with the most Kroger listings
Kroger online with SNAP
Listed for SNAP online in 9 states and territories:
Online, SNAP pays for eligible food only: the USDA says delivery fees and other charges cannot be paid with SNAP, and you still need your PIN.
Common questions
Does Kroger take EBT?
Yes. 1,244 store listings in the USDA retailer data have Kroger in the name, and the USDA state directory lists it for SNAP online shopping in 9 of 53 states and territories.
Can I pay Kroger delivery fees with SNAP?
No. The USDA says only eligible food can be bought with SNAP online; delivery fees and other charges need another way to pay.
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026) (listings whose name matches the chain); USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources, online retailers by state; USDA, What Can SNAP Buy? (page updated June 4, 2025); USDA, Stores Accepting SNAP Online (page updated February 17, 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.