Does Dollar General Accept EBT?
Yes — Dollar General accepts EBT (SNAP benefits) at 18,880 USDA-authorized locations across 47 states, the most in Texas (1,789). Use your EBT card for eligible food the same way you would a debit card.
Find a Dollar General That Takes EBT Near You
Pick your state to see EBT-accepting Dollar General stores and other SNAP retailers in your city, or use the stores-near-me tool to find the closest locations.
- TX Texas 1,789
- GA Georgia 1,047
- FL Florida 1,022
- NC North Carolina 1,014
- OH Ohio 970
- TN Tennessee 934
- PA Pennsylvania 902
- AL Alabama 895
- KY Kentucky 690
- MI Michigan 681
- IN Indiana 660
- IL Illinois 654
- LA Louisiana 639
- SC South Carolina 635
- MO Missouri 620
- MS Mississippi 610
- NY New York 570
- AR Arkansas 520
- OK Oklahoma 519
- VA Virginia 465
- IA Iowa 309
- WV West Virginia 276
- KS Kansas 267
- CA California 257
- WI Wisconsin 250
- MN Minnesota 199
- NJ New Jersey 185
- MD Maryland 162
- NE Nebraska 144
- AZ Arizona 135
- NM New Mexico 118
- OR Oregon 84
- CT Connecticut 84
- SD South Dakota 77
- CO Colorado 74
- ND North Dakota 64
- ME Maine 63
- MA Massachusetts 53
- DE Delaware 50
- NH New Hampshire 44
- VT Vermont 39
- WA Washington 35
- RI Rhode Island 24
- NV Nevada 21
- WY Wyoming 14
- UT Utah 11
- ID Idaho 5
What You Can & Can't Buy With EBT at Dollar General
✓ Eligible with EBT
- Fruits & vegetables
- Meat, poultry & fish
- Dairy & eggs
- Bread & cereals
- Snacks & soft drinks
- Cold packaged & deli foods
- Seeds & food-producing plants
✗ Not covered
- Hot or prepared foods
- Alcohol & tobacco
- Vitamins & supplements
- Pet food
- Household & paper goods
- Health & beauty items
- Live animals
Eligibility follows federal SNAP rules and is the same at every retailer. See the full EBT-eligible food list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dollar General accept EBT?
Yes, Dollar General accepts EBT (SNAP benefits) at 18,880 USDA-authorized locations across 47 US states.
What can I buy with EBT at Dollar General?
At Dollar General you can use EBT for SNAP-eligible food: fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy, bread, cereals, snacks, and cold packaged foods. You cannot buy hot or prepared foods, alcohol, tobacco, vitamins, pet food, or household and non-food items with EBT.
Can I use my EBT card at Dollar General?
Yes. Dollar General is a USDA SNAP-authorized retailer, so your EBT card works for eligible food purchases at checkout. Swipe the card and enter your PIN like a debit card; the SNAP portion is deducted from your food-benefit balance.
Does Dollar General accept EBT for online orders?
EBT online ordering depends on the retailer and your state's SNAP Online Purchasing Program. Many major chains accept EBT online for pickup or delivery, but availability varies by location. Check Dollar General's website or app for "SNAP/EBT" at checkout, and see our EBT online shopping guide for the current list of approved retailers.
How do I find a Dollar General that accepts EBT near me?
Every Dollar General location listed in the USDA SNAP retailer database accepts EBT. Use the "stores near me" tool on AcceptsEBT.com, or pick your state below to see EBT-accepting stores in your city.
Location counts from the USDA FNS SNAP retailer database. SNAP authorization is per store; a few individual Dollar General locations may not be enrolled. ← Browse all brands