Can you buy Pedialyte with food stamps?
Yes, you can buy Pedialyte with food stamps. Pedialyte is considered an eligible item under the SNAP grocery guidelines—an easy way to tell is that it has a “nutrition facts” label on the side.
But not all electrolyte drinks or powders are SNAP eligible—here’s what you need to know when you’re shopping with your SNAP benefits.
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How to check if an electrolyte drink is SNAP eligible#how-to-check-if-an-electrolyte-drink-is-snap-eligible
Whether or not an electrolyte drink or powder is SNAP eligible typically comes down to one thing: Nutrition facts vs. supplement facts labels.
Some electrolyte drinks or hydration powders have a “supplement facts” label, categorizing them as nutritional supplements, not food, which means they’re not SNAP-eligible.
But if an electrolyte drink or hydration powder has a nutrition facts label, that typically means you can buy it with food stamps, so look for that when you’re shopping with your EBT card.
Can I buy other electrolyte drinks with EBT?#can-i-buy-other-electrolyte-drinks-with-ebt
Pedialyte isn’t the only electrolyte drink you can buy with your food stamps. These other drinks and powders should also be SNAP-eligible:
- Goodsense Electrolyte Solution (liquid)
- Gatorade (powder and liquid)
- Liquid I.V. Hydration Multipliers (powder)
- Hydralyte (tablets)
- Powerade (liquid)
Remember, check for a nutrition facts label while you’re shopping. If you try to buy something ineligible with your EBT card, you won’t get in trouble, but the purchase won’t go through.
Where can I buy Pedialyte with food stamps?#where-can-i-buy-pedialyte-with-food-stamps
You can use your EBT to buy Pedialyte anywhere that accepts food stamps, including, but not limited to:
- Online stores, including Amazon (you can use the Propel app for discounts from online retailers)
- Major retailers like Target and Walmart
- Home delivery services like DoorDash
- National grocery store chains, including Aldi
Not sure if a retailer near you accepts SNAP? You can use the Propel app to find stores near you that accept EBT.
Can you buy PediaSure with food stamps?#can-you-buy-pediasure-with-food-stamps
Yes, you can use your SNAP benefits to buy PediaSure. PediaSure is a supplement drink with added nutritional value to encourage growth.
While it has added vitamins and protein to supplement children’s nutrition, it also has a nutrition facts label and is considered a food under USDA guidelines (which means you can buy it with food stamps).
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What other drinks can I buy with SNAP?#what-other-drinks-can-i-buy-with-snap
If a drink has a nutrition facts label, it is probably EBT-eligible. This includes:
- Energy drinks
- Juice and lemonade
- Ground coffee, iced coffee drinks, coffee beans, or pods
- Sparkling water and seltzer
- Iced tea
- Smoothies
- Water and ice
- Loose leaf tea or tea bags
- Meal replacement shakes
You can’t purchase hot drinks, like drip coffee, or any alcoholic beverages using your SNAP benefits.
