Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a privately held supermarket chain headquartered in Rochester, New York. As of 2023, Wegmans operates 106 stores in seven states: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. The company accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as food stamps, at all of its locations.
SNAP is a federally funded program that provides assistance to low-income individuals and families who are struggling to put food on the table. The program issues electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards that can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers. Wegmans has been a SNAP-authorized retailer for many years, and the company is committed to providing its customers with access to affordable and nutritious food.