EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Columbus County, NC
77 stores in Columbus County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (28). 11 are supermarkets or super stores and 3 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Whiteville 33 stores
- Tabor City 8 stores
- Chadbourn 8 stores
- Delco 6 stores
- Lake Waccamaw 4 stores
- Cerro Gordo 3 stores
- Bolton 3 stores
- Fair Bluff 2 stores
- Riegelwood 2 stores
- Evergreen 2 stores
- Hallsboro 2 stores
- Jacksonville 1 store
- Rieglewood 1 store
- Clarkton 1 store
- Nakina 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- FOOD LION 1073809 N Brown St, Chadbourn 28431Supermarket
- Fresh Foods 14121 Strawberry Blvd, Chadbourn 28431Supermarket
- Fresh Foods 1147 E Green St, Clarkton 28433Supermarket
- Hills Food Store #3 3126 Sam Potts Hwy, Lake Waccamaw 28450Supermarket
- FOOD LION 1694108 Tabor Xing, Tabor City 28463Supermarket
- TABOR CITY IGA 640806 E 5th St, Tabor City 28463Supermarket
- FOOD LION 160636 Northfield Ctr, Whiteville 28472Supermarket
- FOOD LION 252680 Whiteville Town Ctr, Whiteville 28472Supermarket
- Hills Food Store #1 11727 S Madison St, Whiteville 28472Supermarket
- Hills Food Store #18 18252 N JK Powell Blvd, Whiteville 28472Supermarket
- Walmart S/C 1268200 Columbus Corners Dr, Whiteville 28472Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Farm To Vittles Llc710 Lennon Rd, Delco 28436Farmers and Markets
- Grassy Ridge Produce27316 Andrew Jackson Hwy E, Delco 28436Farmers and Markets
- Country Village Farms Llc233 Country Village Rd, Whiteville 28472Farmers and Markets
All stores in Columbus County
77 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 Columbus County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Columbus County
- People on SNAP, July 202511,158
- Households on SNAP, July 20255,707
- Benefits issued in July 2025$1,909,594
- Average per household that month$335
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 Columbus County?
At the 77 stores in the USDA list for Columbus County: 11 supermarkets or super stores, 3 grocery stores, 28 convenience stores and 3 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Columbus County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Columbus 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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