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

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

Short answer: Call 888-997-2227.

Minnesota lists 888-997-2227 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: Minnesota state agency page on EBT card help; USDA SNAP State Directory: Minnesota

Which online stores accept EBT in Minnesota?

Short answer: USDA lists 27 online retailers for Minnesota.

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

• ALDI
• Amazon
• Cash Wise
• Coborn's
• Costco
• Cub Foods
• CVS Banners
• Daily Cart
• Dashmart
• Dollar General
• Ernie's Food Market
• Family Dollar
• Goldenrod Market Garden
• Gopuff
• Hornbacher's
• Hugo's Family Marketplace
• HyVee
• Jerry's Foods
• Lunds and Byerly's
• Mackenthun's Fine Foods
• Sam's Club Scan and Go
• Target
• Thrive Market
• Ukura's Big Dollar
• Walgreens
• Walmart
• Whole Foods

Source: USDA SNAP State Directory: Minnesota

How do I apply for SNAP in Minnesota?

Short answer: Through the Minnesota state agency.

In Minnesota the program is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). 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: Minnesota

Can I use EBT at restaurants in Minnesota?

Short answer: Not through the Restaurant Meals Program.

Minnesota 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 Minnesota restrict soda or candy with SNAP?

Short answer: Not on USDA's list.

Minnesota 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)