EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Cherokee County, NC
32 stores in Cherokee County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (11). 5 are supermarkets or super stores and 5 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Murphy 24 stores
- Andrews 6 stores
- Marble 1 store
- Topton 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- INGLES MARKETS 47129 Main St, Andrews 28901Supermarket
- Grocery Outlet 81476 Andrews Rd, Murphy 28906Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 252060 US 19, Murphy 28906Supermarket
- Save a Lot 4101240 Andrews Rd, Murphy 28906Supermarket
- Walmart Supercenter 5152330 US 19, Murphy 28906Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- The Farmstand NAFMNP200 Onyx Trl, Andrews 28901Farmers and Markets
- Heartland Inc 11 Railroad St, Murphy 28906Farmers and Markets
- Murphy Farmers Market FFAB99 Railroad St, Murphy 28906Farmers and Markets
- Peachtree Produce42 Family Church Rd, Murphy 28906Farmers and Markets
- Nantahala Farms & Nursery50 Evans Rd, Topton 28781Farmers and Markets
All stores in Cherokee County
32 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 Cherokee County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Cherokee County
- People on SNAP, July 20254,460
- Households on SNAP, July 20252,246
- Benefits issued in July 2025$711,516
- Average per household that month$317
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 Cherokee County?
At the 32 stores in the USDA list for Cherokee County: 5 supermarkets or super stores, 0 grocery stores, 11 convenience stores and 5 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Cherokee County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Cherokee 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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