If you are a New York EBT Cardholder, you can now use your EBT Card online to buy groceries for delivery! This is great news for New York Food Stamps recipients. In this post, we will explain how to buy groceries online with your New York EBT Card.
We will also cover:
- EBT Online Purchasing Pilot Program
- Where you can use your New York EBT online
- How to use your New York EBT online
- What you can buy with New York EBT online
- New York EBT Card FAQs
To learn how to use your New York EBT Card to purchase groceries online, continue reading below.
EBT Online Purchasing Pilot Program
In 2017, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a pilot program for online EBT purchases. The program allows EBT Cardholders to purchase groceries online for delivery or pick-up.
Additionally, the program was only launched in select states. These states include:
In 2019, the USDA launched their Online Purchasing Pilot for New York EBT Cardholders. As a result, New York food stamp recipients could use their EBT Card online to purchase groceries at select grocery merchants.
Below is a list of grocery stores that accept New York EBT online and participate in the USDA’s Online Purchasing Pilot.
We will describe in detail each grocery store’s online EBT program. We will also cover how you can place an order using your New York food stamps card and have it delivered to you.
Where Can I Use my New York EBT Card Online?
New York Food Stamp recipients can use their EBT card to purchase groceries online at Walmart, Amazon and ShopRite. Currently, these are the only two retailers you can use your New York EBT card online. More retailers will be approved for online EBT use in the coming months.
For help on how to use your New York food stamp benefits to purchase groceries at Walmart, Amazon and ShopRite online, continue reading below.
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How to Buy Groceries Online with your New York EBT
Find out how to use your New York EBT card to buy groceries online at Walmart, Amazon and ShopRite. Follow the instructions provided below.
How to Buy Walmart Groceries Online with New York EBT Card
Walmart participates in the USDA’s Online Purchasing Pilot and allows those with EBT to purchase food online. Currently, Walmart only offers online grocery purchases with EBT for pick-up and not for delivery.
How it Works
To shop online for groceries with your New York EBT card, follow the instructions below.
Step 1 – Go to the Walmart Grocery website
The first step to purchase groceries online at Walmart is to go to the Walmart Grocery website at www.grocery.walmart.com.
Step 2 – Enter your Location
Next, enter your zip code to find the Walmart store location near you. This is the location you will pick-up your online grocery order from.
Step 3 – Shop for Groceries Online
Once you have selected your Walmart location, begin shopping for grocery items online. Add EBT eligible items to your shopping cart.
Step 4 – Checkout with your EBT Card
Once you are ready to checkout, proceed as usual to pay for your order online. When you get to payment, select EBT Card. Next, enter your New York EBT Card information. You must provide your EBT card number and PIN to complete checkout.
Please note, you can split your order with another payment method including a credit or debit card.
For help, see the screenshot below.
Step 5 – Pick-up your Groceries
When your order has been successfully placed, you will receive notification when your groceries are ready for pick-up. Please bring your New York EBT Card and ID with you to pick-up your online grocery order.
Other States that Accept EBT Online at Walmart
All Walmart grocery stores accept EBT cards as payment. However, if you are an Iowa, Washington, or Oregon EBT cardholder, you can use your EBT card to purchase groceries online at Walmart. For more information, check out our post here.
If you are a SNAP/EBT cardholder in another state, you can order your groceries online and pay with your EBT card at pick-up. At this time, you cannot use your EBT card to pay online.
For help on how to pay with your EBT card in-person at Walmart, follow the instructions below.
How to Pay with EBT In-Person at Walmart
If you are an EBT Cardholder in another state, you shop online for free grocery pick-up and pay with your EBT Card in-person.
To pay for your pick-up grocery order at a participating Walmart store, select EBT at checkout. You will be prompted to bring your EBT Card and ID with you to pay for your purchase at pick-up.
For help, please see our screenshot below:
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How to Buy Amazon Groceries Online with New York EBT Card
Amazon has been approved for the USDA’s Online Purchasing Pilot and has launched delivery for EBT Cardholders in select states. Cardholders in New York can use their EBT to shop and purchase food online for delivery.
How it Works
To shop online for groceries with your New York EBT card, follow the instructions below.
Step 1 – Login your Amazon account
The first step to purchase groceries online at Amazon is to go to the website and log into your Amazon account. To login, click here.
If you do not have an Amazon account, click on the “Create your Amazon account” as shown in the screenshot below.
Once you have created your account, proceed by entering your email and password to sign-in.
Step 2 – Add your New York EBT Card
Once logged in, enter your New York food stamps card to your Amazon account here. Type in your complete SNAP EBT card number and submit.
Next, enter your delivery zip code. This will tell you whether or not your zip code is eligible for delivery on purchases using your New York EBT card.
If eligible, click the “Add your SNAP EBT Card” button, as shown in the screenshot below.
Step 3 – Shop for Amazon Groceries Online
When your EBT Card is added you can begin shopping for your groceries online. You can use Amazon Grocery
As an EBT cardholder, you have FREE access to Amazon Fresh when you add your SNAP EBT card. To learn more about Amazon Fresh, Grocery and Prime Pantry, click here.
Step 4 – Enter your PIN to Checkout
When you are done shopping and are ready to checkout, proceed as usual. At checkout select “EBT” as payment. Enter your 4-digit PIN for your New York EBT Card to place your order.
For help, see our screenshot below.
Please note, you cannot use your food stamp benefits or EBT Card to pay for shipping or delivery fees. If you do not have Amazon Prime and would like free delivery, be sure to meet the free shipping minimums for each program.
If you are not an Amazon Prime member, you can sign up with your EBT Card and get 50% OFF a membership. To learn how to sign up, continue reading below.
Discounted Amazon Prime Membership
As an New York EBT Cardholder, you can get over 50% OFF Amazon Prime when you sign up with your EBT Card. With the Amazon Prime EBT discount you can get all the great benefits of Prime at a fraction of the cost.
For just $5.99 per month you get all these EBT Amazon Prime benefits:
- One-Day FREE Shipping on millions of eligible Amazon items
- Two-Day FREE Shipping on millions of eligible Amazon items
- Access to instantly stream thousands of FREE Movies & TV Shows
- Access to Unlimited FREE Prime Music streaming
- FREE 2-Hour Delivery on Prime Now items
To learn more about the Amazon Prime EBT Discount and the benefits and perks you get with Amazon Prime membership, click here.
CLICK HERE to Sign up and Save with the Amazon Prime Discount for EBT Cardholders.
How to Buy ShopRite Groceries Online with New York EBT Card
ShopRite participates in the USDA’s Online Purchasing Pilot and allows those with EBT to purchase food online. Similarly to Walmart, ShopRite only allows you to use your New York EBT Card online for grocery pick-up, not delivery.
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How it Works
To shop online for groceries with your New York EBT card, follow the instructions below.
Step 1 – Go to the ShopRite website
The first step to purchase groceries online at ShopRite is to go to the ShopRite website and set your store location. You can search by state and zipcode.
Step 2 – Login or Register an Account
After setting your store location, you can proceed by adding grocery items to your cart. When you are ready to checkout, login or register for a ShopRite account.
For help, please see the screenshot below.
Step 3 – Select Pay with EBT
Once you are at checkout, select EBT as your form of payment. Continue by entering your New York EBT Card number. You need to bring your EBT card and ID to the store for payment when you pick up your order.
Your EBT card will be processed at the time of grocery pick-up. You will be asked to provide your PIN number to complete the payment process.
To find out what you can buy online with your New York EBT Card, continue reading below.
What you can Buy Online with your New York EBT Card
You can use your New York EBT Card to buy eligible food stamps items. For instance, you can buy a variety of items that are sold to be eaten at home. This includes meat, seafood, snack foods, nonalcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and much more. Additionally, you can also buy plants and seeds to grow food at home.
You cannot use your New York EBT card to buy groceries online that are considered hot or prepared food. Also, you cannot buy vitamins, medicine, or any other nonfood items.
For a complete list of what you can and cannot buy online with your New York EBT card, click here to see the complete eligible SNAP list.
New York EBT Card FAQs
Here is a list of our most frequently asked about the New York EBT Card.
When will I be able to purchase groceries from more stores online?
As the USDA Pilot progresses, more retailers will be launching the ability to pay with SNAP EBT online. To find out when more retailers accept New York EBT online, check here for updates.
Can New York SNAP be used to pay for delivery?
Only eligible food items can be purchased with New York EBT benefits. Any delivery fees or charges may not be paid for with your SNAP benefits – you must use another form of payment.
How do I check my New York EBT Card balance?
You can check your New York EBT Card balance online, in-person, or by phone. To complete your New York EBT Card balance check, please call 1-888-328-6399 or visit the New York Connect EBT website.
For help checking your New York EBT balance, click here.
Where can I use my SNAP EBT Card online?
Yes, you can use your EBT cash benefits online in select states and stores.
| State | Retailer |
| Alabama | Amazon, Walmart & Wright’s Market |
| Iowa | Amazon & Walmart |
| New York | Amazon, Walmart & ShopRite |
| Oregon | Amazon & Walmart |
| Washington | Amazon & Walmart |
| Nebraska | Amazon & Walmart |
When shopping online at Walmart and Amazon with your New York EBT card, eligible items will have a label in the product description. Look for a label that says “EBT and SNAP eligible” on products.
When are my New York EBT benefits deposited into my account?
New York EBT benefits are deposited once a month into your EBT account on your scheduled benefit deposit date. See the New York EBT Payment Schedule below:
| All Counties Except NYC | |
| If your Case Number ends in | Benefits are deposited on the |
| 0 or 1 | 1st of the month |
| 2 | 2nd of the month |
| 3 | 3rd of the month |
| 4 | 4th of the month |
| 5 | 5th of the month |
| 6 | 6th of the month |
| 7 | 7th of the month |
| 8 | 8th of the month |
| 9 | 9th of the month |
If the day you receive your benefits for any month falls on a weekend or holiday, your benefits are still available on that day. If you do not receive your SNAP EBT benefits, contact your local county SNAP office.
Can I have someone else help shop with my EBT Card?
Ask your local county food stamps caseworker about setting up an Authorized Representative (AR). The AR will have a separate card with his or her own account number and PIN. The AR will have access to your entire EBT benefit account.
Shop with New York EBT Online for Grocery Delivery
We hope this post on how to use your New York EBT Card to purchase groceries online for delivery was helpful to you. If you have additional questions or need help using your New York EBT Card online at Amazon, Walmart or ShopRite, leave those in the comments section below.
To find out how you can save even more with your New York EBT card, be sure to check out our New York EBT Discounts. You can save on things like phone service, museum admission, and much more!
C.niro
Tuesday 24th of March 2020
The stupidity of this programs is obvious what's the use of ordering online when you can't get to the store and pick food up? Stupid and unhelpful. Leaves many stuck just like they were before
Food Stamps Expert
Tuesday 24th of March 2020
We understand your frustration. We hope Walmart and ShopRite will expand their service to a delivery option - similar to Amazon. We are hopeful that Walmart will soon offer this!