EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Buncombe County, NC
189 stores in Buncombe County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (73). 46 are supermarkets or super stores and 12 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Asheville 115 stores
- Candler 16 stores
- Arden 16 stores
- Weaverville 14 stores
- Black Mountain 12 stores
- Swannanoa 6 stores
- Fairview 4 stores
- Leicester 4 stores
- Ashville 1 store
- Barnardsville 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ALDI 76072330 Airport Rd, Arden 28704Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 130301 Long Shoals Rd, Arden 28704Supermarket
- Ingles Markets 137352 Airport Rd, Arden 28704Supermarket
- TARGET STORE T-201117 McKenna Rd, Arden 28704Super Store
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 117960 Airport Rd, Arden 28704Super Store
- ALDI 63068 630681344 Patton Ave, Asheville 28806Supermarket
- ALDI 76074470 Swannanoa River Rd, Asheville 28805Supermarket
- Earth Fare 10066 Westgate Pkwy, Asheville 28806Supermarket
- FRENCH BROAD TRADING CO90 Biltmore Ave, Asheville 28801Supermarket
- Grocery Outlet 25121 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville 28806Supermarket
- Harris Teeter 348136 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801Super Store
- Hopey And Company800 Fairview Rd Ste JJ, Asheville 28803Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 27 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville 28806Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 22499 Weaverville Rd, Asheville 28804Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 3915 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 301865 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville 28803Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 31153 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville 28806Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 41141 Tunnel Rd, Asheville 28805Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 5669 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 62575 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville 28806Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 111225 Charlotte Hwy, Asheville 28803Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 24863 Brevard Rd, Asheville 28806Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 729 Tunnel Rd, Asheville 28805Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 79780 HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, Asheville 28803Supermarket
- Publix 14731830 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville 28803Supermarket
- SAV MOR 18891 PATTON AVENUE, Asheville 28806Supermarket
- SAV MOR 19842 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804Supermarket
- Sam's Club 6452645 Patton Ave, Asheville 28806Super Store
- TARGET STORE T-1807115 River Hills Rd, Asheville 28805Super Store
- The Fresh Market 003944 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804Supermarket
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Farmers markets that take EBT
- Asheville City Market306 W Haywood St, Asheville 28801Farmers and Markets
- East Asheville Tailgate Market FFAB954 Tunnel Rd, Asheville 28805Farmers and Markets
- Gladheart Farm9 Lora Ln, Asheville 28803Farmers and Markets
- North Asheville Tailgate Market275 Edgewood Rd, Asheville 28804Farmers and Markets
- River Art District Farmers Market NAFMNP289 Lyman St, Asheville 28801Farmers and Markets
- Southside Community Garden Market NAFMNP133 Livingston St, Asheville 28801Farmers and Markets
- Teagues Country Corner570 Brevard Rd Bldg B, Asheville 28806Farmers and Markets
- West Asheville Tailgate Market718 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806Farmers and Markets
- Black Mountain Tailgate Market NAFMNP130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain 28711Farmers and Markets
- Enka Candler Farmers Market NAFMNP1465 Sand Hill Rd., Candler 28715Farmers and Markets
- Leicester Farmers Market FFAB2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748Farmers and Markets
- Weaverville Tailgate Market60 Monticello Rd, Weaverville 28787Farmers and Markets
All stores in Buncombe County
189 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 Buncombe County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Buncombe County
- People on SNAP, July 202527,414
- Households on SNAP, July 202515,638
- Benefits issued in July 2025$4,791,667
- Average per household that month$306
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 Buncombe County?
At the 189 stores in the USDA list for Buncombe County: 46 supermarkets or super stores, 14 grocery stores, 73 convenience stores and 12 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Buncombe County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Buncombe 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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