Use Your EBT Card Online

As of April 28, 2020 you can use your CalFresh EBT card to make purchases online.

Individuals and families can purchase groceries online using their CalFresh EBT card at Amazon and Walmart. If you receive CalWORKs, you may also be able to use your cash benefits to make purchases online at Wal-Mart.

• See these printable flyers in English and Spanish.
• See these printable fact sheets in English and Spanish.

California expedited implementation of EBT online purchasing in response to COVID-19. Allowing for EBT online purchases will support vulnerable populations in meeting their nutrition needs, especially while a statewide stay-at-home order remains in place. California is actively working to expand the number of stores that accept EBT online in the future.

CalFresh provides monthly food benefits that help individuals and families buy healthy, nutritious food! Even if temporary, individuals and families who have experienced a change in their circumstances and need additional help may apply for CalFresh. Californians can visit GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 1-877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to their local county social services office.

UPDATE NOVEMBER 12:

Starting November 12, 2020, the option to use EBT online has expanded to include a number of  

Albertsons, Safeway, and Vons grocery store locations. They will accept EBT online when choosing pickup at participating "Drive Up and Go" stores.  

You can find updated EBT Online materials in English and Spanish on the CDSS website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ebt-online. These materials include a list (in English and Spanish) of participating Albertsons, Safeway, and Vons grocery store locations. At this time, none of them are in Santa Barbara County, but the list will be updated if that changes.