EBT stores · Texas
Where to use EBT in Jefferson County, TX
257 stores in Jefferson County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (135). 25 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Beaumont 152 stores
- Port Arthur 67 stores
- Nederland 15 stores
- Groves 13 stores
- Port Neches 7 stores
- Port Acres 1 store
- China 1 store
- Hamshire 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Carniceria La Vaquita 53295 College St, Beaumont 77701Super Store
- Cash Saver 06655 Lavaca St, Beaumont 77705Supermarket
- HEB 0483025 N DOWLEN, Beaumont 77706Supermarket
- HEB Food Store 6923590 College St, Beaumont 77701Supermarket
- KROGER 3253965 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont 77706Super Store
- KROGER 3283845 Phelan Blvd, Beaumont 77707Super Store
- La Morenita Meat Market4885 Concord Rd, Beaumont 77703Supermarket
- Market Basket 202255 N 11th St, Beaumont 77703Supermarket
- Market Basket 218350 Phelan Blvd, Beaumont 77706Supermarket
- Market Basket 435960 Highway 105, Beaumont 77708Supermarket
- Mercado De Familia1650 College St, Beaumont 77701Supermarket
- Sam's Club 82751615 Interstate 10 S, Beaumont 77701Super Store
- Target Store 1585850 Eastex Fwy, Beaumont 77708Super Store
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 6514145 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont 77706Super Store
- Bruce's Market Basket6001 39th St, Groves 77619Supermarket
- HEB 0535000 32nd St, Groves 77619Supermarket
- Market Basket 2212 N 27th St, Nederland 77627Super Store
- HEB 0863401 Gulfway Dr, Port Arthur 77642Supermarket
- HEB 5894800 Highway 365, Port Arthur 77642Supermarket
- La Morenita Meat Market4500 Gulfway Dr, Port Arthur 77642Supermarket
- Market Basket 155897 W Port Arthur Rd, Port Arthur 77640Supermarket
- TARGET STORE T 18773100 Highway 365 Ste 90, Port Arthur 77642Super Store
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 4088585 Memorial Blvd, Port Arthur 77640Super Store
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 4494999 N Twin City Hwy, Port Arthur 77642Super Store
- Market Basket 17864 Magnolia Ave, Port Neches 77651Supermarket
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Beaumont Farmers Market6525 College St, Beaumont 77707Farmers and Markets
All stores in Jefferson County
257 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 Jefferson County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Jefferson County
- People on SNAP, July 202542,100
- Households on SNAP, July 202520,732
- Benefits issued in July 2025$7,924,637
- Average per household that month$382
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 Jefferson County?
At the 257 stores in the USDA list for Jefferson County: 25 supermarkets or super stores, 19 grocery stores, 135 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Jefferson County?
Texas does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Jefferson 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.
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.