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EBT stores · North Carolina

Where to use EBT in Ashe County, NC

20 stores in Ashe County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (7). 3 are supermarkets or super stores and 2 are farmers markets.

20stores that take EBT
3supermarkets and super stores
2farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store7
  • Other7
  • Supermarket2
  • Farmers and Markets2
  • Super Store1
  • Grocery Store1

Cities and towns

  • West Jefferson 11 stores
  • Lansing 3 stores
  • Jefferson 2 stores
  • Warrensville 1 store
  • North Jefferson 1 store
  • Glendale Springs 1 store
  • Crumpler 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • FOOD LION 156733 E Main St, Jefferson 28640Supermarket
  • INGLES MARKETS 8260 Ashemont Dr, West Jefferson 28694Supermarket
  • Walmart Supercenter 32891489 Mount Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson 28694Super Store

Farmers markets that take EBT

  • Rose Mountain Farm NAFMNP2714 Big Horse Creek Rd, Lansing 28643Farmers and Markets
  • Ashe County Farmers Market108 Back St, West Jefferson 28694Farmers and Markets

All stores in Ashe County

20 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 Ashe County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

SNAP in Ashe County

  • People on SNAP, July 20253,594
  • Households on SNAP, July 20251,884
  • Benefits issued in July 2025$539,746
  • Average per household that month$286

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
North Carolina SNAP guide

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 Ashe County?

At the 20 stores in the USDA list for Ashe County: 3 supermarkets or super stores, 1 grocery stores, 7 convenience stores and 2 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Ashe County?

North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Ashe 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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