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EBT stores · North Carolina

Where to use EBT in Brunswick County, NC

134 stores in Brunswick County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (50). 23 are supermarkets or super stores and 4 are farmers markets.

134stores that take EBT
23supermarkets and super stores
4farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store50
  • Other47
  • Supermarket17
  • Specialty Store8
  • Super Store6
  • Farmers and Markets4
  • Grocery Store2

Cities and towns

  • Leland 28 stores
  • Shallotte 24 stores
  • Southport 15 stores
  • Supply 15 stores
  • Ocean Isle Beach 11 stores
  • Bolivia 9 stores
  • Sunset Beach 8 stores
  • Oak Island 6 stores
  • Calabash 6 stores
  • Winnabow 3 stores
  • Holden Beach 2 stores
  • Belville 2 stores
  • Ash 1 store
  • Carolina Shores 1 store
  • Longwood 1 store
  • Riegelwood 1 store
  • Wilmington 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Lowes Foods 2352829 Midway Rd SE, Bolivia 28422Supermarket
  • Publix North Carolina LP 20299770 Ocean Hwy W, Calabash 28467Supermarket
  • Walmart 42699700 Ocean Hwy W, Calabash 28467Super Store
  • FOOD LION 16079869 Ocean Hwy W, Carolina Shores 28467Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 25461100 Sabbath Home Rd SW, Holden Beach 28462Supermarket
  • Aldi 800189410 Ploof Rd SE, Leland 28451Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 16551735 REED RD, Leland 28451Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 852103 Village Rd NE, Leland 28451Supermarket
  • Harris Teeter 2252021 Old Regent Way, Leland 28451Super Store
  • Lowe's Foods 2371152 E Cutlar Xing, Leland 28451Supermarket
  • Piggly Wiggly 92112A Village Rd NE, Leland 28451Super Store
  • Walmart SUPERCENTER 42731112 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 28451Super Store
  • FOOD LION 21145901 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island 28465Supermarket
  • Publix North Carolina LP 17035003 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island 28465Supermarket
  • Lowe's Food Store 2306278 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach 28469Supermarket
  • Publix 16311560 Market Place Blvd, Ocean Isle Beach 28469Supermarket
  • Food Lion 2130301 S Willis Dr, Shallotte 28470Supermarket
  • Hills Food Store #12 125001 Main St, Shallotte 28470Supermarket
  • Walmart Supercenter 17674540 Main St, Shallotte 28470Super Store
  • Food Lion 22234891 Long Beach Rd SE, Southport 28461Supermarket
  • Lowes Foods 2735011 Southport Crossing Way, Southport 28461Supermarket
  • Walmart Supercenter 27721675 N Howe St, Southport 28461Super Store
  • FOOD LION 15931775 Clippers Way SW, Sunset Beach 28468Supermarket

Farmers markets that take EBT

  • Northwest Land & Cattle5014 Northwest Rd, Riegelwood 28456Farmers and Markets
  • Clifton Seafood7175 Farm Loop Path SW, Sunset Beach 28468Farmers and Markets
  • Heritage Fresh Market Llc529 Makatoka Rd NW, Supply 28462Farmers and Markets
  • Ludlum Farms2400 Holden Beach Rd SW, Supply 28462Farmers and Markets

All stores in Brunswick County

134 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 Brunswick County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

SNAP in Brunswick County

  • People on SNAP, July 202514,362
  • Households on SNAP, July 20257,312
  • Benefits issued in July 2025$2,464,604
  • Average per household that month$337

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 Brunswick County?

At the 134 stores in the USDA list for Brunswick County: 23 supermarkets or super stores, 2 grocery stores, 50 convenience stores and 4 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Brunswick County?

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