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EBT stores · North Carolina

Where to use EBT in Gaston County, NC

198 stores in Gaston County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (91). 32 are supermarkets or super stores and 4 are farmers markets.

See all 198 storesDeposit daysEBT help
198stores that take EBT
32supermarkets and super stores
4farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store91
  • Other59
  • Supermarket20
  • Super Store12
  • Grocery Store11
  • Farmers and Markets4
  • Specialty Store1

Cities and towns

  • Gastonia 117 stores
  • Dallas 16 stores
  • Belmont 16 stores
  • Bessemer City 12 stores
  • Mount Holly 12 stores
  • Cherryville 10 stores
  • Stanley 9 stores
  • Lowell 4 stores
  • Cramerton 2 stores

Supermarkets and super stores

  • ALDI 78063 780636402 W Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont 28012Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 7971438 Perfection Ave, Belmont 28012Supermarket
  • Harris Teeter 386905 South Point Rd, Belmont 28012Super Store
  • Walmart SUPERCENTER 5085701 Hawley Ave, Belmont 28012Super Store
  • INGLES MARKETS 461205 Gastonia Hwy, Bessemer City 28016Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 5211209 Shelby Hwy, Cherryville 28021Supermarket
  • Walmart Supercenter 45942505 Lincolnton Hwy, Cherryville 28021Super Store
  • FOOD LION 573202A Market St, Cramerton 28032Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 2633123 Dallas High Shoals Hwy, Dallas 28034Supermarket
  • INGLES MARKETS 146715 W Trade St, Dallas 28034Supermarket
  • Walmart Neighborhood Market 70041300 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas 28034Super Store
  • ALDI 660503201 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia 28056Supermarket
  • ALDI 660752108 Union Rd, Gastonia 28054Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 2443011 Union Rd, Gastonia 28056Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 10653870 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia 28052Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 26321024 W Hudson Blvd, Gastonia 28052Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 364111 W Garrison Blvd, Gastonia 28052Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 4802211 N NEW HOPE RD, Gastonia 28052Supermarket
  • Food Lion 26693680 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia 28056Supermarket
  • Food Lion 28172601 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia 28056Supermarket
  • Harris Teeter 2813350 Robinwood Rd, Gastonia 28054Super Store
  • Lazo's Fresh Market1491 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia 28054Supermarket
  • Lidl 1040951 E Hudson Blvd, Gastonia 28054Super Store
  • Publix 15211949 Hoffman Rd, Gastonia 28054Supermarket
  • Sam's Club 64143540 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia 28056Super Store
  • Target T-2565425 Cox Rd, Gastonia 28054Super Store
  • Walmart 13853000 E FRANKLIN BLVD, Gastonia 28056Super Store
  • Walmart Neighborhood Market 70622324 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia 28054Super Store
  • Walmart Supercenter 5298223 N Myrtle School Rd, Gastonia 28052Super Store
  • Wow Supermarket 42557 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia 28052Super Store

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Farmers markets that take EBT

  • Belmont Nc Farmers Market FFAB23 S Main St, Belmont 28012Farmers and Markets
  • Lineberger's Farm906 Dallas Stanley Hwy, Dallas 28034Farmers and Markets
  • Gastonia Farmers Market410 E Long Ave, Gastonia 28054Farmers and Markets
  • Mount Holly Farmer's Market226 S Main St, Mount Holly 28120Farmers and Markets

All stores in Gaston County

198 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 Gaston County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

SNAP in Gaston County

  • People on SNAP, July 202536,019
  • Households on SNAP, July 202517,896
  • Benefits issued in July 2025$6,405,391
  • Average per household that month$358

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
North Carolina SNAP guide

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.

Nearby counties

Lincoln County (79)Mecklenburg County (679)Cleveland County (133)Catawba County (171)Cabarrus County (159)Iredell County (142)

Common questions

Where can I use my EBT card in Gaston County?

At the 198 stores in the USDA list for Gaston County: 32 supermarkets or super stores, 11 grocery stores, 91 convenience stores and 4 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Gaston County?

North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Gaston 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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