EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Avery County, NC
16 stores in Avery County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are other stores (7). 3 are supermarkets or super stores and 2 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Newland 6 stores
- Banner Elk 5 stores
- Elk Park 3 stores
- Sugar Mountain 2 stores
Supermarkets and super stores
- FOOD LION 4243555 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk 28604Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 83955 Cranberry St, Newland 28657Supermarket
- LOWES FOOD STORE 1584000 NC Highway 105 S, Sugar Mountain 28604Supermarket
Farmers markets that take EBT
- He Provides Homestead1147 Miles Field Rd, Elk Park 28622Farmers and Markets
- Trosly Farm FFAB95 Peter Harding Ln, Elk Park 28622Farmers and Markets
All stores in Avery County
16 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 Avery County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Avery County
- People on SNAP, July 20251,813
- Households on SNAP, July 2025921
- Benefits issued in July 2025$278,763
- Average per household that month$303
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 Avery County?
At the 16 stores in the USDA list for Avery County: 3 supermarkets or super stores, 0 grocery stores, 4 convenience stores and 2 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Avery County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Avery 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.
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.