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Delaware EBT card: balance, replacements and where to use it

Delaware SNAP benefits are loaded onto the Delaware Food First. These are the official ways to check your balance, fix a card problem and apply, with the source for each answer.

Last verified November 4, 2026, next check December 4, 2026. How we verify facts

Phone numbers

EBT customer service (lost or stolen card, PIN, balance): 800-526-9099

State SNAP website · Apply online · Find a local office · EBT cardholder website

Reviewer notes (draft only)

USDA lists 800-372-2022 as the SNAP information line. It was not confirmed on a state page for Delaware in our check, so it is not shown. USDA SNAP number 800-372-2022 not seen; DSS Customer Relations is 1-866-843-7212

What do I do if my Delaware EBT card is lost or stolen?

Short answer: Call 800-526-9099.

Delaware lists 800-526-9099 as the EBT customer service number. That line handles lost, stolen or damaged cards, PIN changes and balance questions.

Report a lost or stolen card as soon as you notice it. Once a card is reported, the state cancels it and orders a replacement.

Source: Delaware state agency page on EBT card help; USDA SNAP State Directory: Delaware

Which online stores accept EBT in Delaware?

Short answer: USDA lists 27 online retailers for Delaware.

USDA lists these retailers as approved to take SNAP EBT online in Delaware. Approval can cover delivery, pickup or both, and it can change, so check the store before you order.

Source: USDA SNAP State Directory: Delaware

How do I apply for SNAP in Delaware?

Short answer: Through the Delaware state agency.

In Delaware the program is called Food Supplement Program. USDA's state directory lists the state's own website and application page, linked at the top of this page. Only the state agency can decide whether you qualify.

Source: USDA SNAP State Directory: Delaware

Can I use EBT at restaurants in Delaware?

Short answer: Not through the Restaurant Meals Program.

Delaware is not on USDA's list of states that run the Restaurant Meals Program, so regular SNAP benefits cannot be used for hot meals at restaurants there.

How the Restaurant Meals Program works

Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration: SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page text supplied by the editor) (USDA page updated August 7, 2026)

Does Delaware restrict soda or candy with SNAP?

Short answer: Not on USDA's list.

Delaware is not on USDA's list of states with an approved SNAP food restriction waiver. Under federal rules, soda and candy are eligible foods there. This can change if the state asks for a waiver.

SNAP soda and candy restrictions by state

Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration: SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page text supplied by the editor) (USDA page updated November 3, 2026)

For decisions about your benefits, contact the Delaware state SNAP agency.