Does McDonalds Take Food Stamps In Texas?
In this community resource guide, you will learn if McDonalds accepts EBT in Texas.
If you are a food stamp recipient you may be wondering if you can use your EBT card to purchase a Big Mac or even an orange Hi-C drink. This guide will answer your questions about using Texas food stamps at McDonalds so keep reading!
Does McDonalds Accept EBT In Texas?
No, McDonalds does not accept EBT payments in Texas. In fact, no fast food restaurants accept food stamps in Texas. The reason being is that Texas does not participate in a program called the Restaurant Meals Program.
You learn more about this food assistance program in the next section.
What Is The Restaurant Meals Program?
The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) is a federal food assistance program that allows fast food restaurants to accept food stamps in their establishments.
While restaurants like McDonalds, Burger King, and KFC do accept food stamps, the state they operate in has to participate in the RMP. If the state does not participate in this food assistance program, then the fast food chains in that state cannot accept EBT cards. This is the case for Texas, because there is no Restaurant Meals Program in the state.
Where Can I Use My EBT Card In Texas?
Stores that accept EBT in Texas include places like gas stations, dollar stores, neighborhood pharmacies, big box stores, grocery stores, and warehouse clubs.
Here is a listing of stores that accept EBT in Texas:
- 7-Eleven
- Valero
- Circle K
- Timewise
- Dollar General
- Dollar Tree
- Family Dollar
- Walgreens
- CVS
- Target
- Walmart
- Costco
- Sams
- HEB
- Kroger
- Randalls
- Aldi
- Whole Foods
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Trader Joes
How To Find Stores That Accept Food Stamps Near Me
By downloading the Providers App or using the SNAP Retailer Locator tool, you may locate EBT-friendly stores near you.
You may use the app to see a map of grocery stores that accept food stamps in your area by entering your zip code or address. You can zoom in and out to view all of the places where you can make EBT payments at their grocery store at present.
To discover which supermarkets take SNAP benefits near you, use the Providers App or visit the USDA website and use the SNAP Retailer Locator tool.
Conclusion
McDonalds does not accept EBT cards in Texas. While there are other states where you can use food stamps to buy a Quarter Pounder or 20 piece chicken nugget meal, you cannot use your EBT card at McDonalds fast food restaurants in Texas.
That being said your EBT card is accepted at Texas establishments like grocery stores, gas stations, and warehouse membership clubs like Sams and Costco.
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Nick Bryant is the author of Understanding Healthcare Is Half The Battle and a Senior Counselor with 13+ years of experience working in community health and mental health. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching WWE on Friday nights, and working toward a Google Data Analytics certification. If you have additional questions about community resources or government assistance programs, simply leave a comment below and he will follow up as soon as possible.
