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Can you buy vitamins and supplements with EBT?

Short answer: No. No. Vitamins, medicines and supplements are not eligible. A product with a Supplement Facts label counts as a supplement.

USDA lists vitamins, medicines and supplements as ineligible.

A quick check at the shelf: food has a Nutrition Facts label. A product with a Supplement Facts label is treated as a supplement, so SNAP will not cover it.

Some products look like food but carry a Supplement Facts label, such as certain drinks and powders. Check the label before you get to the register.

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

Sources

• USDA Food and Nutrition Administration: What Can SNAP Buy?, page updated June 4, 2025

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Rules can differ by state. For decisions about your benefits, contact your state SNAP agency.