Does CVS Accept EBT?
Pharmacy
Updated August 2026
Yes, CVS accepts EBT/SNAP for eligible food and drink items at all of its store locations nationwide — this is one of the more consistent "yes" answers among pharmacy chains.
Just remember it's the front-of-store groceries and snacks that qualify, not anything from the pharmacy counter.
What You Can Buy at CVS With EBT
You can use your card on SNAP-eligible snacks, drinks, and packaged or canned food sold up front. It doesn't cover prescriptions or anything at the pharmacy counter, and it doesn't cover health, beauty, vitamin, or household items either — those need a separate payment. Self-checkout works the same as a regular register at stores that have it.
CVS.com itself doesn't take EBT directly for online orders, but CVS has partnered with DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart so you can use SNAP/EBT to order eligible groceries for delivery from most CVS Pharmacy locations.
Find a CVS Near You
Use our EBT store locator to search by ZIP code or your current location and see SNAP EBT-accepting stores near you, including CVS locations in your area.
Want to double-check what's eligible?
Every EBT card follows the same nationwide list of eligible and ineligible items. See our full guide to what you can buy with EBT.