We have received lots of questions about fast food restaurants that take food stamps. In this article, we shall provide you with the answer to the question – Does Taco Bell Take EBT?. The right answer is YES. But as it stands, not all EBT Cardholders are eligible. Furthermore, we shall as well provide you with the list of Taco Bell locations that take food stamps in this post.
What Can I Buy With EBT Card?
The United States Department of Agriculture, which is the federal government agency in charge of the food stamps program sets the guidelines for what can and cannot be purchased with EBT. So, if you are still wondering what you are allowed to buy with your EBT card, then you have to read our previous article on EBT eligible food items.
You can only buy food intended to be prepared at home and for home consumption. Anyone that is not part of the Restaurant Meal Program, are allowed to buy the following with their EBT Card:
- bread and cereals;
- fruits and vegetables;
- meats, fish and poultry; and
- dairy products.
- Seeds and plants which produce food for the household to eat.
ALSO SEE: Full List Of Eligible Food Stamp Items
You are not allowed to use your EBT Card to purchase the following items.
- Beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes or tobacco
- Any nonfood items, such as pet foods, soaps, paper products, household supplies
- Vitamins and medicines
- Food that will be eaten in the store
- Hot foods.
Where Does Taco Bell Take EBT Card?
Currently, if you are elderly, disabled and homeless in Arizona or California, you may be able to use your EBT card to purchase food at Taco Bell.
Taco Bell Locations that Take EBT in California
California offers the Restaurant Meal Program in the following counties. You can use your food stamps card at Taco Bell location in the counties listed below.
You can locate a Taco Bell near you.
Counties in CA Where You Can Use EBT at Taco Bell
- Alameda County
- Los Angeles County
- Orange County
- Sacramento County
- San Diego County
- San Francisco County
- Riverside County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Santa Clara County
- Santa Cruz County
READ ALSO: Gas Stations That Accept EBT Card | Food Stamps
Other Fast Food Restaurants that take EBT
There are other fast food restaurants participating in the Restaurant Meal Program in California and Arizona. They include the following:
Arizona
- 24th st Pizza & Gyros
- Blimpie
- Burger Shoppe
- Eegees
- Golden Corral
- Harris and Smith Coffee Company
- Helpings Cafe and Market
- Jimmy and Joe’s Pizzeria
- Moon Light Family Restaurant
- Smoke Dem Bones BBQ
- Speedy Street Tacos Corp
- Tasty Box
- Uncle Sams
- WaBa Grill
California
- Church’s Chicken
- Del Taco
- El Pollo Loco
- Great Steaks
- KFC
- Papa Murphy’s
- Quiznos
- Rally’s Hamburgers
- Wendy’s
- Wienerschnitzel
You can check out this article for the complete list.
Hope we have answered the question – Does Taco Bell Take EBT? and we strongly hope you find our answer helpful.
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