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Last Update: 11/10/2020
EBT Online Frequently Asked Questions
Individuals and families can purchase groceries online using their CalFresh food benefits. If
you receive CalWORKs, you may also be able to use your cash benefits to make purchases
online at certain retailers.
CalFresh provides monthly food benefits that help individuals and families buy healthy,
nutritious food! Even if temporary, individuals and families who have experienced a change in
their circumstances and need additional help may apply for CalFresh. Californian’s can visit
GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 1-877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to their local
county social service office.
1. Can I use my EBT card to make purchases online?
If you get CalFresh food benefits, you can purchase groceries online using your EBT card.
You can purchase the same food you would normally purchase in-store.
If you get CalWORKs, you can purchase groceries and other essentials online using your
EBT card only at certain retailers.
2. What stores will take my EBT card online?
You can use your EBT card to make purchases online at Albertsons, Amazon, Safeway,
Vons, and Walmart. Albertsons, Safeway, and Vons currently accept EBT online when
choosing pickup at participating Drive Up and Go™ stores.
If you get CalFresh food benefits, you can find out more about how to purchase food
online with your EBT card at: Albertsons, Amazon, Safeway, Vons, and Walmart.
3. Why can I only use my EBT card online at Albertsons, Amazon, Safeway, Vons, and
Walmart?
Currently, Albertsons, Amazon, Safeway, Vons, and Walmart are the only retailers that
accept EBT cards online in California. We’re working hard to add more stores in the future!
4. Can I order online and have my items delivered?
You can purchase groceries online using your EBT card and have them delivered, but you
cannot use your CalFresh food benefits to pay for the delivery fee if you have one.
Walmart delivers in a radius of 9 to 10 miles from the physical store. Not all Walmart
locations participate in delivery.
Albertsons, Safeway, and Vons delivery service is coming to a store near you soon. In the
meantime, EBT pay is available at participating Drive Up and Go™ pickup store locations at
this time.