New Hampshire EBT card: balance, replacements and where to use it

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

Short answer: Call 888-997-9777.

New Hampshire lists 888-997-9777 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: New Hampshire state agency page on EBT card help; USDA SNAP State Directory: New Hampshire

Which online stores accept EBT in New Hampshire?

Short answer: USDA lists 23 online retailers for New Hampshire.

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

• ALDI
• Amazon
• Bascom Farm
• BJs Wholesale Club
• Costco
• CVS Banners
• Dashmart
• Dollar General
• Family Dollar
• Gopuff
• Hannaford
• McKinnon's Supermarkets
• Orange Door Farm
• Price Chopper Supermarkets
• Price Rite
• Rite Aid
• Sam's Club Scan and Go
• Shaws
• Target
• Thrive Market
• Walgreens
• Walmart
• Whole Foods

Source: USDA SNAP State Directory: New Hampshire

How do I apply for SNAP in New Hampshire?

Short answer: Through the New Hampshire state agency.

In New Hampshire 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: New Hampshire

Can I use EBT at restaurants in New Hampshire?

Short answer: Not through the Restaurant Meals Program.

New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire restrict soda or candy with SNAP?

Short answer: Not on USDA's list.

New Hampshire 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)