EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Caldwell County, NC
82 stores in Caldwell County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (46). 10 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Lenoir 52 stores
- Granite Falls 18 stores
- Hudson 11 stores
- Collettsville 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- INGLES MARKETS 1212630 Connelly Springs Rd, Granite Falls 28630Supermarket
- Redmond Grocery Group of NC Inc. 85331 Pinewood Rd, Granite Falls 28630Supermarket
- Walmart Supercenter 44104780 Hickory Blvd, Granite Falls 28630Super Store
- FOOD LION 3573078 Hickory Blvd, Hudson 28638Supermarket
- Walmart Neighborhood Market 72962794 Hickory Blvd, Hudson 28638Super Store
- ALDI 66004205 Wilkesboro Blvd NE, Lenoir 28645Supermarket
- FOOD LION 15942116 Morganton Blvd SW, Lenoir 28645Supermarket
- FOOD LION 89847 Wilkesboro Blvd NE, Lenoir 28645Supermarket
- Redmond Grocery Group of NC Inc. 8522025 Morganton Blvd SW, Lenoir 28645Supermarket
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 1064935 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir 28645Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Hedge Family Farm1942 Hwy 268, Lenoir 28645Farmers and Markets
All stores in Caldwell County
82 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 Caldwell County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Caldwell County
- People on SNAP, July 202511,074
- Households on SNAP, July 20255,798
- Benefits issued in July 2025$1,880,686
- Average per household that month$324
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 Caldwell County?
At the 82 stores in the USDA list for Caldwell County: 10 supermarkets or super stores, 2 grocery stores, 46 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Caldwell County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Caldwell 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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