In today’s post we’re going to provide you with information about one of our most frequently asked questions – Does Whole Foods Take EBT in Ohio?
Whole Foods Market, is the largest American chain of supermarkets that specializes in natural and organic foods.
As the first certified-organic national grocer, Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods has more than 500 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In May 2017 Whole Foods was acquired by Amazon.com.
The company’s mission is to “promote vitality and well-being of all individuals by supplying the highest quality, most wholesome foods available”.
EBT Cards are accepted as a form of payment at Whole Foods stores, including Whole Foods store locations in Ohio.
There are currently 15 Whole Foods grocery stores in Ohio. For a full list of Whole Foods locations that accept EBT in Ohio, keep reading below.
Table of Contents:
- Does Whole Foods Take EBT in Ohio?
- How To Use SNAP EBT at Whole Foods
- Whole Foods Store Locations in Ohio
- Does Whole Foods Accept EBT Online?
- What Can I Buy with an Ohio SNAP EBT Card?
Does Whole Foods Take EBT in Ohio? Yes! Here’s How:
Using an EBT card at Whole Foods is quick and easy. You don’t even have to separate your grocery items from your non-grocery items. All you have to do to use your EBT at Whole Foods is swipe the card.
After that, you can easily choose between paying with your SNAP/EBT benefits or paying with your credit/debit card or cash.
How To Use SNAP EBT at Whole Foods
Using an EBT card at Whole Foods is quick and easy. You don’t even have to separate your grocery items from your non-grocery items.
All you have to do to use your EBT at Whole Foods is swipe the card.
Here’s how:
To use EBT at Whole Foods, here are a few easy steps to remember:
- When it’s time to pay, swipe your EBT card in the point of sale machine
- You will then have to enter your PIN
- If you do not have enough money in your EBT account to cover SNAP-eligible items, the machine will then ask if you want to use
a credit/debit card or cash to pay for the rest of the items. - Also, if you have non-SNAP eligible items in your cart, you will be able to use a credit/debit card or cash to pay for them
- In some cases, you will be asked to show a photo ID to confirm you are the cardholder.
To check the balance on your EBT Card before you shop, see our post on How to Check the Balance on Ohio SNAP EBT Card.
Whole Foods Store Locations in Ohio
Here’s the list of Whole Foods stores in the state of Ohio. Scroll down to find a Whole Foods store near you.
Akron
Open: 8 am – 9 pm today
1745 W Market St
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 615-2100
Orange Village
Open: 8 am – 9 pm today
50 Wall St
Orange, OH 44122
(216) 464-9403
Cedar Center
Open: 8 am – 9 pm today
13998 Cedar Rd
University Heights, OH 44118
(216) 932-3918
Rocky River
Open: 8 am – 9 pm today
19607 Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 596-3440
Columbus – Easton
Open: 8 am – 9 pm today
4100 Easton Gateway Dr
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 536-0570
Columbus
Open: 8 am – 9 pm today
3670 W Dublin-Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 760-5556
Upper Arlington
Open: 8 am – 9 pm today
1555 W Lane Ave
Upper Arlington, OH 43221
(614) 481-3400
Toledo
Open: 8 am – 9 pm today
3420 Secor Rd
Toledo, OH 43606
(567) 803-7001
Dayton
Open: 8 am – 9 pm today
1050 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 999-6880
Mason
Open: 8 am – 9 pm today
5805 Deerfield Blvd
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 398-9358
Kenwood
Open: 8 am – 9 pm today
5901 E Galbraith Rd, Ste 105
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 699-7710
Cincinnati
Open: 8 am – 9 pm today
2693 Edmondson Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45209
(513) 531-8015
Does Whole Foods Accept EBT Online?
You can use your EBT card at Whole Foods stores, but you cannot use it to pay for Whole Foods online orders.
However, you can use your Ohio EBT Card online on Amazon to purchase groceries. Whole Foods is owned by Amazon.
Additionally, the following grocery stores also take Ohio SNAP EBT online:
- ALDI
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Dave’s Supermarket
- Earth Fare
- Giant Eagle
- Lucky’s
- Meijer
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Walmart
See our post on how to use SNAP EBT at Trader Joe’s. Also, did you know you can use your Ohio EBT at Costco?
What Can I Buy with an Ohio SNAP EBT Card?
Here is the list of items you can and cannot purchase with your Ohio SNAP EBT benefits:
| Can Purchase with SNAP EBT | CANNOT Purchase with SNAP EBT |
| Loaves of Bread | Toys |
| Cereals | Soap |
| Fruit Juices | Liquor |
| Baby Foods | Cosmetics |
| Peanut Butter | Toothpaste |
| Baby Formulas | Pet Foods |
| Dairy Products | Toilet Paper |
| Canned Meats | Paper products |
| Cookies, Cake & Pies | Beer & Wine |
| Spices and Herbs | Tobacco Products |
| Diabetic & Diet Foods | Hygiene Products |
| Sugar & Condiments | Household Products |
| Soda & Mixed Drinks | Cleaning Products |
| Uncooked Meats & Fish | Eat-in Grocery Foods |
| Canned, Fresh & Frozen Fruits | Vitamins & Supplements |
| Seeds & Plants (to grow food) | Prepared Foods for Immediate Consumption |
| Canned, Fresh & Frozen Vegetables | Gift Baskets that Contain Non-Food Items |
| Water and Ice labeled for Human Consumption | Live Animals (except shellfish or fish removed from the water) |
Does Whole Foods Take EBT in Ohio? Summary
We hope our answer to the question “Does Whole Foods Take EBT in Ohio?” was helpful to you!
If you have more questions about your EBT or SNAP Benefits, please let us know in the comments section below.
Be sure to check out our other articles about Ohio SNAP and Ohio EBT, including:
Ohio Food Stamps Office Locations
Ohio SNAP EBT Balance and Login
SNAP Benefits increase for Ohio Recipients
How to file an Appeal for SNAP Benefits in Ohio
