Can I buy a cake with my EBT card?

By using your EBT card at a SNAP-accepting location, you can enjoy bakery items such as: Most bakeries will only sell non-personalized items as SNAP-approved foods. This means you will be able to buy a general cake for a special event. Still, you may not be able to personalize a message on it or choose unique flavors.

Are cakes EBT eligible?

Bakery items like bread, cookies, and cakes are EBT-eligible, as long as the store is an approved SNAP retailer. Bakery goods such as birthday cakes, wedding cakes, and other special occasion cakes are also EBT-eligible. However, the value of non-edible decorations on them must not exceed 50% of the purchase price of the cake.

Do bakeries accept EBT?

If you’re receiving SNAP benefits, there’s a good chance you’re using them for healthy foods at your local grocery store. However, did you know plenty of bakeries also accept EBT? You can purchase bakery items with your EBT card at big-name retailers like Whole Foods, WinCo, Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, and Food Lion, to name a few.