There are a few ways to see which items are EBT-eligible when shopping on Instacart.

Show EBT SNAP eligibility by item setting

To see EBT-eligible items when you shop, turn on the Show EBT SNAP eligibility by item setting in-app or on the website.

In-app—

  1. Tap the Account icon.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap EBT SNAP.
  4. Toggle on/off Show EBT SNAP eligibility by item.
    • Toggle turns green with a check mark when setting is on.
    • Toggle turns gray with an x when setting is off.

On website—

  1. Click the 3 horizontal lines in the upper left corner.
  2. Click Your account settings.
  3. Toggle on/off Show EBT SNAP eligibility by item under EBT SNAP settings.
    • Toggle turns green with a check mark when setting is on.
    • Toggle turns gray with an x when setting is off.

After enabling this setting, you can see SNAP listed under the price of any EBT-eligible item. You can also see SNAP listed under the description and price if you tap or click on EBT-eligible items.

Note: If you enable this setting in-app, you may need to re-enable it when using the website.

Search for EBT-eligible items

You can add an EBT-eligible filter when searching for items.

In app—

  1. Enter the item you’re looking for in the search bar at the top of the store’s homepage.
  2. Tap Search.
  3. Within the search bar, tap the filter icon to the right of the item you entered.
  4. Swipe down until you find the EBT category.
  5. Tap the square next to SNAP eligible.
    • Once selected, the square turns to a green check mark.
  6. Tap Apply.
    • Now, you only see EBT-eligible options for the item you searched.

To turn the filter off—

  1. Tap the number icon to the right of the item you searched in the search bar.
  2. Tap Reset.

On the website—

  1. Enter the item you’re looking for in the search bar at the top of the store’s homepage.
  2. You can see a list of categories under the search bar.
  3. Click EBT.
  4. Click the square next to SNAP eligible.
    • Once selected, the square turns to a green check mark.
  5. Click Apply.
    • Now, you only see EBT-eligible options for the item you searched.

To turn the filter off—

  1. Click the EBT category under the search bard.
  2. Click the green check mark square next to SNAP eligible.
  3. Click Apply.

List of EBT-eligible items

Note: Before checking out, you can confirm which items are EBT-eligible by selecting the item. Once selected, you'll see SNAP under the item's price.

An EBT card can buy the following items—

  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Meat, poultry, and fish
  • Dairy products
  • Breads and cereals
  • Other foods such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Seeds and plants, which produce food for the household to eat

An EBT card can't buy the following items—

  • Alcoholic beverages such as:
    • Beer,
    • Wine
    • Liquor
  • Cigarettes and tobacco
  • Vitamins, medicines, and supplements
    • If an item has a Supplement Facts label, it is considered a supplement and is not eligible for EBT SNAP purchases.
  • Live animals (except shellfish, fish removed from water, and animals slaughtered prior to pick-up from the store).
  • Prepared foods fit for immediate consumption
  • Hot foods
  • Any nonfood items such as:
    • Pet foods
    • Cleaning supplies
    • Paper products
    • Other household supplies
    • Hygiene items
    • Cosmetics

Note: An EBT card can’t cover the cost of delivery and service fees, bottle deposit fees, taxes, tips, and any non-EBT items. To cover these costs, you must also add a valid credit or debit card to your Instacart account.