EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Lee County, NC
75 stores in Lee County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (30). 13 are supermarkets or super stores and 3 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Sanford 69 stores
- Broadway 5 stores
- Lemon Springs 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Piggly Wiggly 5300 Main Street, Broadway 27505Supermarket
- Aldi 660602903 S Horner Blvd, Sanford 27332Supermarket
- FOOD LION 781931 S Horner Blvd, Sanford 27330Supermarket
- FOOD LION 13492244 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Sanford 27330Supermarket
- FOOD LION 25362581 Hawkins Ave, Sanford 27330Supermarket
- FOOD LION 9992904 S Horner Blvd, Sanford 27332Supermarket
- Food Lion 21881655 Buffalo Lake Rd, Sanford 27332Supermarket
- LA CUMPLIDORA901 S Horner Blvd, Sanford 27330Supermarket
- LOWES FOOD STORE 157818 Spring Ln, Sanford 27330Supermarket
- Lidl 10583209 NC 87 S, Sanford 27332Super Store
- Piggly Wiggly 42412 S Horner Blvd, Sanford 27330Supermarket
- Save A Lot 217701946 S Horner Blvd, Sanford 27330Supermarket
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 17743310 NC Highway 87 S, Sanford 27332Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Gary Thomas Farms NAFMNP443 Thomas Rd, Sanford 27330Farmers and Markets
- Pine Haven Farm NAFMNP4207 Pine Haven Ln, Sanford 27330Farmers and Markets
- Sanford Farmers' Market FFAB157 Charlotte Ave, Sanford 27330Farmers and Markets
All stores in Lee County
75 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 Lee County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Lee County
- People on SNAP, July 20257,949
- Households on SNAP, July 20253,920
- Benefits issued in July 2025$1,346,436
- Average per household that month$343
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 Lee County?
At the 75 stores in the USDA list for Lee County: 13 supermarkets or super stores, 5 grocery stores, 30 convenience stores and 3 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Lee County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Lee 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.
Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.