What Can I Buy With Ebt Direct

: Fruits and vegetables (fresh, frozen, or canned), meats, poultry, fish, dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt, butter), breads, cereals, and grains.

Eligible items cover most standard grocery staples across several categories: what can i buy with ebt

: Seeds and plants that produce food for your household to eat (e.g., tomato seeds, herb plants). Infant Care : Baby food and infant formula. : Fruits and vegetables (fresh, frozen, or canned),

: Pre-made sandwiches or salads from a deli section, as long as they are sold cold and intended for home consumption. What You Cannot Buy : Pre-made sandwiches or salads from a deli

: Most live animals are excluded, except for shellfish or fish already removed from water. Recent Changes (Effective 2026)

You can use your card to buy a wide variety of essential food items intended for home preparation and consumption. A quick "rule of thumb" is that if an item has a "Nutrition Facts" label, it is likely eligible; if it has a "Supplement Facts" label, it is generally not. What You Can Buy

: Flour, sugar, spices, condiments (ketchup, mustard), cooking oils, and even cake mixes or frosting.