SNAP · North Carolina
North Carolina SNAP: North Carolina EBT Card, phone numbers and deposit days
In North Carolina, SNAP is called Food and Nutrition Services and benefits load on the North Carolina EBT Card. 1,243,706 people were on SNAP in North Carolina in July 2026, down 8.1% from July 2025 (1,353,090). 8,856 stores in the state take SNAP.
North Carolina SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: North Carolina EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-622-7328
- Food and Nutrition Services help lineApplications, interviews, case questions866-719-0141
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.
When benefits arrive
We could not confirm North Carolina's current deposit days against the state's own page, so we do not show a table. Your approval notice and the EBT line have your date.
How to find your deposit dayIncome limits in North Carolina
North Carolina uses a gross income limit of 200% of the poverty line for most households, under a state option called broad-based categorical eligibility. Households under that limit do not face the federal net income or asset tests.
| People | Gross limit (200%) | Net limit (poverty line) | Maximum SNAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,660 | $1,330 | $306 |
| 2 | $3,608 | $1,804 | $562 |
| 3 | $4,554 | $2,277 | $808 |
| 4 | $5,500 | $2,750 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $6,448 | $3,224 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $7,394 | $3,697 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $8,340 | $4,170 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $9,288 | $4,644 | $1,841 |
No asset limit for most households in North Carolina under its broad-based rule.
Estimate your benefit for North CarolinaNorth Carolina rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. No soda or candy restriction for North Carolina on the USDA list.No restriction listed
- Hot meals at restaurants. North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot buy hot restaurant meals there.No
- Work rules. North Carolina has no time limit waiver areas in the first quarter of FY2027, so the 3-month limit applies statewide to adults it covers.Details
- Summer EBT for kids. North Carolina took part in Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) in 2026.Details
Utility allowances
Instead of adding up each bill, SNAP counts a set utility amount. A higher amount can raise the benefit.
| Area | Heating or cooling | Basic or limited | Phone only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 member | $637 | $392 | $42 |
| 2 members | $699 | $431 | $42 |
| 3 members | $768 | $474 | $42 |
| 4 members | $837 | $518 | $42 |
| 5 or more members | $912 | $564 | $42 |
Where to use EBT in North Carolina
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 34 stores that take SNAP online in North Carolina:
- 1203 AM Farm
- ALDI
- Amazon
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Carlie C's
- Clark's Produce
- Compare Foods
- Compare Foods Clayton
- Costco
- CVS Banners
- Dashmart
- Deep Roots Market
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Earth Fare
- Fairvalue Grocery Stores
- Family Dollar
- Food Lion
- Gopuff
- Harris Teeter
- Lowes Foods
- Piggly Wiggly (Kinston)
- Publix
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Sheetz, Inc.
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Target
- The Fresh Market
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- WaWa
- Wegmans
- Whole Foods
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in North Carolina?
North Carolina EBT Card. The program is called Food and Nutrition Services.
What is the SNAP income limit in North Carolina for 4 people?
$5,500 a month gross (200% of the poverty line) and $2,750 net, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
How do I check my EBT balance in North Carolina?
Call 888-622-7328, the EBT customer service line, or look at your last receipt.
Can I buy soda with SNAP in North Carolina?
No soda or candy restriction for North Carolina on the USDA list.
Sources: USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated July 22, 2026); USDA, SNAP Fiscal Year 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments memo (signed August 21, 2026; in effect October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027); USDA, Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility chart (June 2026); USDA, Standard Utility Allowances by state, FY2026 table; USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA SNAP Data Tables, persons participating (data as of October 9, 2026); USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA, ABAWD time limit waiver status, FY2027 first quarter (in effect October 1, 2026); USDA, Summer EBT participating areas (page updated August 14, 2026).
Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.