Can you buy vitamins and supplements with EBT?

Short answer: No. No. Vitamins, medicines and supplements are not eligible. A product with a Supplement Facts label counts as a supplement.

USDA lists vitamins, medicines and supplements as ineligible.

A quick check at the shelf: food has a Nutrition Facts label. A product with a Supplement Facts label is treated as a supplement, so SNAP will not cover it.

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Sources

• USDA Food and Nutrition Administration: What Can SNAP Buy?, page updated June 4, 2025

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Rules can differ by state. For decisions about your benefits, contact your state SNAP agency.