Last Updated: June 20, 2025

Hello, Montana friends! Your EBT card opens doors to a wide variety of shopping options across the state. From major grocery chains to farmers markets and even online retailers, we've put together this complete guide to help you find the perfect places to shop with your SNAP benefits. Plus, discover how the Forage app makes finding EBT-friendly stores and discounts even easier!

Major Retailers Accepting EBT in Montana Online

Yes, you can use your Montana EBT card for online grocery shopping! Here are your options:

Walmart

• Coverage: Available in all Montana locations with pickup and delivery options
• Minimum Order: $35 for free pickup, delivery fees vary
• What You Can Buy: All SNAP-eligible food items
• Special Features: Easy "EBT eligible" filter in their online shopping platform
• Notable Locations: Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Missoula, Helena, Kalispell

Albertsons/Safeway

• Coverage: Available in most Montana locations
• Minimum Order: $30, delivery fees apply
• What You Can Buy: All SNAP-eligible food items
• Special Features: Weekly digital coupons specifically for SNAP customers
• Notable Locations: Billings, Helena, Butte, Bozeman, Missoula

Aldi (via Instacart)

• Coverage: Limited to select areas in Montana
• Minimum Order: $10, service fees apply
• What You Can Buy: SNAP-eligible grocery items
• Special Features: Easy separation of EBT-eligible and non-eligible items
• How to Use: Connect your EBT card through the Instacart app

Regional & Local Options

Town & Country Foods

• Coverage: Bozeman and surrounding areas
• Minimum Order: $50 for free pickup
• What You Can Buy: All SNAP-eligible groceries
• Special Features: Local produce options
• How to Use: Select "EBT/SNAP" as payment method during online checkout

Fresh Market (via Instacart)

• Coverage: Available in Missoula, Billings, and Helena
• Minimum Order: $10, service fees apply
• What You Can Buy: All SNAP-eligible items
• Special Note: Service fees cannot be paid with EBT

Rosauers Supermarkets

• Coverage: Western Montana locations
• Minimum Order: $35 for free pickup
• What You Can Buy: All SNAP-eligible items
• Notable Locations: Missoula, Hamilton, Kalispell

Farmers Markets with Online Options

Several Montana farmers markets now offer pre-ordering systems that accept EBT:

• Bozeman Winter Farmers' Market: Pre-order online, pay with EBT at pickup
• Missoula Farmers' Market: Online ordering available seasonally
• Gallatin Valley Farmers' Market: Pre-ordering system with EBT payment at pickup

Specialty Online EBT Options

Montana Ranch Direct

• Coverage: Statewide delivery
• What You Can Buy: SNAP-eligible meat products from Montana ranchers
• Minimum Order: $75 for free shipping
• How to Use: Select "Pay with EBT at Pickup" during checkout

Native American Nutrition Project

• Coverage: Available on reservations throughout Montana
• What You Can Buy: Traditional and culturally appropriate SNAP-eligible foods
• Special Features: Educational resources about traditional food preparation

Making Online EBT Shopping Easier with Forage

Managing your EBT benefits and finding the best deals shouldn't be complicated. The free Forage EBT app helps identify promotions and offers with major retailers, allowing you to:

• Check your EBT balance instantly before shopping
• Discover special rewards offers available only to EBT cardholders
• Unlock unique savings opportunities to help you stretch benefits further

Ready to shop with EBT?

Download the Forage App today to easily find EBT-friendly stores near you and manage your benefits with ease!