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EBT stores · North Carolina

Where to use EBT in Johnston County, NC

153 stores in Johnston County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (66). 31 are supermarkets or super stores and 3 are farmers markets.

153stores that take EBT
31supermarkets and super stores
3farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store66
  • Other42
  • Supermarket21
  • Super Store10
  • Grocery Store9
  • Farmers and Markets3
  • Specialty Store2

Cities and towns

  • Clayton 32 stores
  • Smithfield 31 stores
  • Selma 20 stores
  • Benson 18 stores
  • Garner 17 stores
  • Kenly 11 stores
  • Four Oaks 8 stores
  • Princeton 4 stores
  • Pine Level 3 stores
  • Dunn 2 stores
  • Zebulon 2 stores
  • Middlesex 2 stores
  • Micro 1 store
  • Wilsons Mills 1 store
  • Archer Lodge 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Charlie C's IGA 870604 S Wall St, Benson 27504Super Store
  • FOOD LION 254512330 NC HWY 210, Benson 27504Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 2616700 E Parrish Dr, Benson 27504Supermarket
  • Compare Foods421 E 2nd St, Clayton 27520Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 14910105 Clayton Blvd, Clayton 27520Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 168550 Neuse River Pkwy Ste 11, Clayton 27527Supermarket
  • Food Lion 2197238 Pritchard Rd, Clayton 27527Supermarket
  • Harris Teeter 22967 Flowers Crossroads Way, Clayton 27527Super Store
  • La Bonita11360 Clayton Blvd, Clayton 27520Super Store
  • Lowes Food Store 16911711 Clayton Boulevard, Clayton 27520Supermarket
  • Publix North Carolina LP 172724 Publix Drive, Clayton 27527Supermarket
  • Walmart 5046805 TOWN CENTRE BLVD, Clayton 27520Super Store
  • Charlie C's IGA 8006050 Hwy 301 South, Four Oaks 27524Super Store
  • ALDI 660625142 NC Highway 42 W, Garner 27529Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 127975 Glen Rd, Garner 27529Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 223416369 NC Highway 50 N, Garner 27529Supermarket
  • Food Lion LLC 225855 Ford Meadows Dr, Garner 27529Supermarket
  • Publix North Carolina LP 203116100 NC Highway 50 N, Garner 27529Supermarket
  • Walmart Supercenter 57435141 NC Highway 42 W, Garner 27529Super Store
  • FOOD LION 587406 S Church St, Kenly 27542Supermarket
  • Town Market1700 US Hwy 70a, Pine Level 27568Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 2101610 DONNIE H JONES BLVD, Princeton 27569Supermarket
  • BJ's Wholesale Club 273370 Trinity Springs Ln, Selma 27576Super Store
  • FOOD LION 4291433 S Pollock St, Selma 27576Supermarket
  • Iga212 N Pollock St, Selma 27576Supermarket
  • Target T2930551 Saint Mark Avenue, Selma 27576Super Store
  • Charlie C's IGA 805721-1 N. Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield 27577Super Store
  • Compare Foods826 S 3rd St, Smithfield 27577Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 1619901 S Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield 27577Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 59851 W Market St, Smithfield 27577Supermarket

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Farmers markets that take EBT

  • Double P Produce 12192 Highway 242 S, Benson 27504Farmers and Markets
  • Lee's Produce Roadside406 S Wall St, Benson 27504Farmers and Markets
  • Clayton Farm And Community Market348 E Main St, Clayton 27520Farmers and Markets

All stores in Johnston County

153 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 Johnston County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

SNAP in Johnston County

  • People on SNAP, July 202524,704
  • Households on SNAP, July 202511,699
  • Benefits issued in July 2025$4,204,239
  • Average per household that month$359

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.

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Common questions

Where can I use my EBT card in Johnston County?

At the 153 stores in the USDA list for Johnston County: 31 supermarkets or super stores, 9 grocery stores, 66 convenience stores and 3 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Johnston County?

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