EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Alexander County, NC
32 stores in Alexander County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (13). 4 are supermarkets or super stores and 4 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Taylorsville 23 stores
- Hickory 4 stores
- Hiddenite 3 stores
- Stony Point 2 stores
Supermarkets and super stores
- LOWES FOOD STORE 1759441 NC Highway 127, Hickory 28601Supermarket
- FOOD LION 980799 W Main Ave, Taylorsville 28681Supermarket
- Mays Meat541 E Main Ave, Taylorsville 28681Supermarket
- Walmart 1131901 NC HIGHWAY 16 S, Taylorsville 28681Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Campbells Berry Farm27 Tracy Bolick Ln, Hickory 28601Farmers and Markets
- Deal Orchards Inc.7400 NC Highway 16 N, Taylorsville 28681Farmers and Markets
- Old Mill Acres Llc6903 US Highway 64 90 W, Taylorsville 28681Farmers and Markets
- The Farmers' Daughter2180 Friendship Church Rd, Taylorsville 28681Farmers and Markets
All stores in Alexander County
32 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Alexander County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Alexander County
- People on SNAP, July 20254,760
- Households on SNAP, July 20252,313
- Benefits issued in July 2025$763,239
- Average per household that month$330
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%.
North Carolina rules for this county
- EBT cardNorth Carolina EBT Card
- Gross income limit, most households200% of poverty
- Soda and candy: No soda or candy restriction for North Carolina on the USDA list.No restriction listed
EBT card help
- EBT card help: North Carolina EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-622-7328
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 Alexander County?
At the 32 stores in the USDA list for Alexander County: 4 supermarkets or super stores, 2 grocery stores, 13 convenience stores and 4 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Alexander County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Alexander County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
What number do I call about my North Carolina EBT Card?
Call 888-622-7328 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 July 22, 2026); 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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