Does Wawa take EBT?
Yes, Wawa takes SNAP EBT but only at select stores. You can also use Summer EBT, also called Sun Bucks, at Wawa when you’re shopping for SNAP-eligible groceries.
To find a Wawa that takes EBT, you can either call around and ask Wawa locations near you or use the USDA’s SNAP Retail Locator.
Tips for shopping at Wawa with an EBT card:
- Before you go, review the SNAP rules for eligible food items. You can buy any eligible cold food items at Wawa, including iced coffees, cold deli items and more
- Visit the Wawa website or download the app to browse items ahead of time. However, you’ll may need to shop in person if you’re paying with EBT
- Use an app like Propel to check your EBT balance and plan your next shopping trip
SNAP, often called food stamps, is a food assistance program that deposits monthly financial help onto an EBT card so low-income families can supplement their grocery budgets. If you don’t already have food stamps, learn how to qualify here.
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Can you use EBT at Wawa online?#can-you-use-ebt-at-wawa-online
No, you can’t use your EBT card at Wawa online. To buy groceries at Wawa with your EBT card, you’ll need to shop in person at a store near you. You may also be able to order pickup online and then pay with your EBT card in person.
Can you use EBT to buy cold hoagies at Wawa?#can-you-use-ebt-to-buy-cold-hoagies-at-wawa
Yes, you can buy any cold food or drink products at Wawa with EBT including hoagies and other cold sandwiches.
However, any items with hot ingredients in them, like bacon or toasted bread, are not eligible, and hot foods like Wawa’s pizza, chicken strips, or macaroni and cheese aren’t SNAP-eligible.
Remember to ask the cashier for help when ordering food at the deli counter, they may be able to check that items are EBT-eligible.
What else can you buy with EBT at Wawa?#what-else-can-you-buy-with-ebt-at-wawa
No matter where you shop, all stores have the same rules about what is and isn’t SNAP-eligible. Things like pet food, alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, medicines, vitamins, supplements, and hot prepared foods are not eligible for purchase with SNAP EBT.
Some foods you can buy at Wawa with EBT include:
- Fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables
- Dairy products like yogurt, cheese, and milk
- Frozen containers of ice cream or frozen foods you heat up yourself after purchase
- Bread, cereal, and other grains
- Snack foods like candy, chips, popcorn and nuts
- Cold drinks like bottled water, energy drinks, and iced coffee
- Cold deli products like hoagies
There are a few exceptions to the SNAP rules that don’t allow hot items. The first exception is the RMP: the Restaurant Meals Program. The RMP lets you buy hot prepared food at eligible restaurants under certain circumstances.
This program assists older adults, people with disabilities, and people who are homeless and struggle to cook, but it’s not available in every state.
The other exception is Disaster-SNAP (D-SNAP). D-SNAP can allow you to buy hot foods with your EBT card during disasters like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires.
Protecting your EBT card while shopping at Wawa#protecting-your-ebt-card-while-shopping-at-wawa
Keeping your EBT card and SNAP benefits safe from thieves is essential. Here’s how to protect your EBT card while shopping at Wawa (or anywhere else):
- Watch out for hidden skimming devices on card readers, thieves can use these to take your EBT card information. Always jiggle the card reader before you swipe your EBT card. If it moves or shakes, don't use it and report the issue to an employee
- Change your EBT PIN monthly and don't share the number with anyone
- Keep your physical EBT card in a secure place
- Check your EBT transaction history regularly with an app like Propel to spot suspicious transactions as soon as possible
Immediately report a lost or stolen EBT card by calling your state EBT number
