EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Burke County, NC
86 stores in Burke County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (42). 9 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Morganton 61 stores
- Valdese 7 stores
- Hildebran 6 stores
- Connelly Springs 5 stores
- Rutherford College 4 stores
- Glen Alpine 1 store
- Drexel 1 store
- Nebo 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- FOOD LION 2651511 US Highway 70 E, Hildebran 28637Supermarket
- ALDI 77003 77003528 W Fleming Dr, Morganton 28655Supermarket
- FOOD LION 125120 Bost Rd, Morganton 28655Supermarket
- FOOD LION 1534110 Fiddlers Run Blvd, Morganton 28655Supermarket
- FOOD LION 22501555 E Union St, Morganton 28655Supermarket
- FOOD LION 8651230 Burkemont Ave, Morganton 28655Supermarket
- Walmart Neighborhood Market 73041001 N Green St, Morganton 28655Super Store
- Walmart SuperCenter 1060G120 Morganton Heights Blvd, Morganton 28655Super Store
- FOOD LION 454827 Main St W, Valdese 28690Supermarket
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Morganton Farmers Market300 Beach St, Morganton 28655Farmers and Markets
All stores in Burke County
86 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 Burke County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Burke County
- People on SNAP, July 202510,667
- Households on SNAP, July 20255,541
- Benefits issued in July 2025$1,760,203
- Average per household that month$318
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 Burke County?
At the 86 stores in the USDA list for Burke County: 9 supermarkets or super stores, 6 grocery stores, 42 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Burke County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Burke 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.