Does Safeway Accept EBT?
Yes — Safeway accepts EBT (SNAP benefits) at 954 USDA-authorized locations across 25 states, the most in California (251). Use your EBT card for eligible food the same way you would a debit card.
Find a Safeway That Takes EBT Near You
Pick your state to see EBT-accepting Safeway stores and other SNAP retailers in your city, or use the stores-near-me tool to find the closest locations.
- CA California 251
- WA Washington 196
- AZ Arizona 107
- CO Colorado 107
- OR Oregon 92
- MD Maryland 60
- VA Virginia 37
- HI Hawaii 23
- DC District of Columbia 12
- AK Alaska 11
- MT Montana 10
- NV Nevada 8
- ID Idaho 5
- IN Indiana 5
- NE Nebraska 5
- WY Wyoming 5
- NM New Mexico 4
- NC North Carolina 4
- DE Delaware 3
- SD South Dakota 3
- MI Michigan 2
- IL Illinois 1
- TN Tennessee 1
- FL Florida 1
- NY New York 1
What You Can & Can't Buy With EBT at Safeway
✓ 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 Safeway accept EBT?
Yes, Safeway accepts EBT (SNAP benefits) at 954 USDA-authorized locations across 25 US states.
What can I buy with EBT at Safeway?
At Safeway 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 Safeway?
Yes. Safeway 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 Safeway 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 Safeway'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 Safeway that accepts EBT near me?
Every Safeway 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 Safeway locations may not be enrolled. ← Browse all brands