EBT stores · Texas
Where to use EBT in Cameron County, TX
378 stores in Cameron County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (190). 28 are supermarkets or super stores and 4 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Brownsville 175 stores
- Harlingen 84 stores
- San Benito 48 stores
- La Feria 15 stores
- Port Isabel 13 stores
- Los Fresnos 13 stores
- Rio Hondo 7 stores
- South Padre Island 6 stores
- Olmito 3 stores
- Santa Rosa 3 stores
- S Padre Isle 2 stores
- Combes 2 stores
- Los Indios 1 store
- Brownville 1 store
- Padre Island 1 store
- Town Of Laguna Vista 1 store
- Brownsville (N) 1 store
- Laguna Vista 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- A & V Lopez Supermarket384 US Highway 281, Brownsville 78520Supermarket
- A & V Lopez Supermarket3244 Southmost Rd, Brownsville 78521Super Store
- A & V Lopez Supermarket3831 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville 78521Supermarket
- HEB 2631628 Central Blvd, Brownsville 78520Supermarket
- HEB 3322950 Southmost Rd, Brownsville 78521Supermarket
- HEB 4462155 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville 78521Supermarket
- HEB 4892250 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville 78521Supermarket
- Natural Grocers U177515 E Morrison Rd, Brownsville 78526Supermarket
- Sam's Club 81263570 W Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville 78520Super Store
- TARGET STORE T 2152301 E MORRISON RD, Brownsville 78526Super Store
- Villafranca Meat Market #1 11934 Southmost Rd, Brownsville 78521Supermarket
- Walmart 10002721 BOCA CHICA BLVD, Brownsville 78521Super Store
- Walmart SUPERCENTER #456 04563500 W Alton Gloor Blvd Ste B, Brownsville 78520Super Store
- Walmart Supercenter 41122205 Ruben Torres SR Blvd, Brownsville 78526Super Store
- Aguilar's Meat Market 00054226 South Expressway 83, Harlingen 78552Supermarket
- Carniceria Del Valle 4638 N ED Carey Dr, Harlingen 78550Supermarket
- HEB 1361213 S Commerce St, Harlingen 78550Supermarket
- HEB 1681103 Morgan Blvd, Harlingen 78550Supermarket
- HEB 291613 S Expressway 83, Harlingen 78550Supermarket
- Sam's Club 6269621 N Expressway 77, Harlingen 78550Super Store
- TARGET STORE T 8021002 Dixieland Rd, Harlingen 78552Super Store
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 5951801 W Lincoln St, Harlingen 78552Super Store
- Walmart Supercenter 27651004 W Ocean Blvd, Los Fresnos 78566Super Store
- HEB 3831679 State Highway 100, Port Isabel 78578Supermarket
- Walmart Supercenter 4131401 WEST HWY 100, Port Isabel 78578Super Store
- A & V LOPEZ SUPERMARKET 1860 S Sam Houston Blvd, San Benito 78586Supermarket
- HEB FOOD STORE 6261095 W BUSINESS 77, San Benito 78586Supermarket
- Walmart 12961126 W US HIGHWAY 77, San Benito 78586Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Brownsville Farmers Market1 W University Blvd, Brownsville 78520Farmers and Markets
- Fresco Mobile Market1375 La Posada Dr, Brownsville 78521Farmers and Markets
- Hope Farmers Market 119833 Morris Rd, Harlingen 78552Farmers and Markets
- Green Time23597 Nelson Rd, Rio Hondo 78583Farmers and Markets
All stores in Cameron County
378 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Texas does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Cameron County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Cameron County
- People on SNAP, July 202596,168
- Households on SNAP, July 202541,950
- Benefits issued in July 2025$16,799,301
- Average per household that month$400
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%.
Texas rules for this county
- EBT cardLone Star Card
- Gross income limit, most households165% of poverty
- Soda and candy: It restricts sweetened drinks and candy. The rule applies since April 1, 2026 (USDA target date).In effect
EBT card help
- EBT card help: Lone Star CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN800-777-7328
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 Cameron County?
At the 378 stores in the USDA list for Cameron County: 28 supermarkets or super stores, 33 grocery stores, 190 convenience stores and 4 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Cameron County?
Texas does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Cameron County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
What number do I call about my Lone Star Card?
Call 800-777-7328 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 October 15, 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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