EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Dare County, NC
43 stores in Dare County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (15). 14 are supermarkets or super stores and 2 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Kill Devil Hills 13 stores
- Kitty Hawk 9 stores
- Manteo 7 stores
- Nags Head 6 stores
- Buxton 2 stores
- Manns Harbor 2 stores
- Southern Shores 1 store
- Avon 1 store
- Waves 1 store
- Wanchese 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Food Lion 68541934 NC HWY 12, Avon 27915Supermarket
- CONNER'S CAPE HATTERAS SUPERMARKE47468 NC 12 Hwy, Buxton 27920Supermarket
- FOOD LION 15321720 CROATAN HWY, Kill Devil Hills 27948Supermarket
- HARRIS TEETER 1752012 S Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills 27948Super Store
- Publix 16151530 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills 27948Supermarket
- Target Store T34141901 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills 27948Super Store
- Harris Teeter 3875400 N Croatan Hwy Ste A, Kitty Hawk 27949Super Store
- Walmart 20005400 N Croatan Hwy Ste 100, Kitty Hawk 27949Super Store
- Food-a-rama226 US Highway 64, Manteo 27954Supermarket
- Piggly Wiggly 25118 US Highway 64, Manteo 27954Supermarket
- FOOD LION 25035200 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head 27959Supermarket
- Food Lion 21542515 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head 27959Supermarket
- The Fresh Market 1885000 S Croatan Hwy Ste 5000, Nags Head 27959Supermarket
- FOOD LION 12745543 N Croatan Hwy, Southern Shores 27949Supermarket
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Tarheel Too Produce Market3105 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills 27948Farmers and Markets
- Secotan Market2868 NC Highway 345, Wanchese 27981Farmers and Markets
All stores in Dare County
43 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 Dare County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Dare County
- People on SNAP, July 20251,988
- Households on SNAP, July 20251,117
- Benefits issued in July 2025$318,387
- Average per household that month$285
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 Dare County?
At the 43 stores in the USDA list for Dare County: 14 supermarkets or super stores, 0 grocery stores, 15 convenience stores and 2 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Dare County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Dare 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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