Who Accepts EBT

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

Maryland SNAP benefits are loaded onto the Independence Card. 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

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

Short answer: Call 800-997-2222.

Maryland lists 800-997-2222 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: Maryland state agency page on EBT card help; USDA SNAP State Directory: Maryland

Which online stores accept EBT in Maryland?

Short answer: USDA lists 39 online retailers for Maryland.

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

Source: USDA SNAP State Directory: Maryland

How do I apply for SNAP in Maryland?

Short answer: Through the Maryland state agency.

In Maryland 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: Maryland

Can I use EBT at restaurants in Maryland?

Short answer: Yes, in some cases.

Maryland is on USDA's list of states that run the Restaurant Meals Program. It lets SNAP households where everyone is elderly, disabled or homeless use EBT at approved restaurants. Each restaurant has to be approved, so ask your state agency which ones take part.

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

Does Maryland restrict soda or candy with SNAP?

Short answer: Not on USDA's list.

Maryland 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.

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 Maryland state SNAP agency.