EBT stores · Kentucky
Where to use EBT in McCreary County, KY
23 stores in McCreary County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (10). 2 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Whitley City 10 stores
- Pine Knot 9 stores
- Parkers Lake 2 stores
- Stearns 1 store
- Strunk 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Houchen's Save A Lot 41365 Krit Kind Rd, Whitley City 42653Supermarket
- Kroger 9161187 N Highway 27, Whitley City 42653Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- R&s Family Farms10101 Sandhill Rd, Whitley City 42653Farmers and Markets
All stores in McCreary County
23 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Kentucky does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in McCreary County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in McCreary County
- People on SNAP, July 20254,705
- Households on SNAP, July 20252,224
- Benefits issued in July 2025$770,954
- Average per household that month$347
USDA FNS-388A county data, July 2025, the latest month in the file. Shown only where the county totals match the state total within 10%.
Kentucky rules for this county
- EBT cardKentucky EBT Card
- Gross income limit, most households200% of poverty
- Soda and candy: No soda or candy restriction for Kentucky on the USDA list.No restriction listed
EBT card help
- EBT card help: Kentucky EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-979-9949
We publish a phone number only when two independent sources agree: the USDA state directory and the state agency's own website. "n/d" means we could not confirm it, so call 2-1-1 or use the number on the back of your card.
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Common questions
Where can I use my EBT card in McCreary County?
At the 23 stores in the USDA list for McCreary County: 2 supermarkets or super stores, 1 grocery stores, 10 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in McCreary County?
Kentucky does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in McCreary County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
What number do I call about my Kentucky EBT Card?
Call 888-979-9949 for balance, a lost card or a PIN.
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated December 02, 2025); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page updated August 7, 2026); USDA FNS-388A participation by county, July 2025.
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