EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Lenoir County, NC
69 stores in Lenoir County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (32). 11 are supermarkets or super stores and 2 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Kinston 54 stores
- La Grange 8 stores
- Pink Hill 4 stores
- Deep Run 2 stores
- Seven Springs 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ALDI 800944120 W Vernon Ave, Kinston 28504Supermarket
- FOOD LION 612410 N Herritage St, Kinston 28501Supermarket
- FOOD LION 16871304 W Vernon Ave, Kinston 28504Supermarket
- PIGGLY WIGGLY 60407 E New Bern Rd, Kinston 28504Super Store
- PIGGLY WIGGLY 612715 NC Highway 11 55, Kinston 28504Super Store
- PIGGLY WIGGLY 782407 N Heritage St, Kinston 28501Super Store
- Piggly Wiggly 66604 N McLewean St, Kinston 28501Super Store
- Piggy Wiggly 332202 US Highway 258n, Kinston 28504Super Store
- Walmart Supercenter 16614101 W Vernon Ave, Kinston 28504Super Store
- FOOD LION 2580301 E Washington St, La Grange 28551Supermarket
- FOOD LION 25715909 Hwy 11 S, Pink Hill 28572Supermarket
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Jsp Farms2325 Highway 258n, Kinston 28504Farmers and Markets
- T C Smith Produce Farm Market464 Smith Grady Rd, Seven Springs 28578Farmers and Markets
All stores in Lenoir County
69 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 Lenoir County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Lenoir County
- People on SNAP, July 202512,799
- Households on SNAP, July 20256,453
- Benefits issued in July 2025$2,258,173
- Average per household that month$350
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 Lenoir County?
At the 69 stores in the USDA list for Lenoir County: 11 supermarkets or super stores, 0 grocery stores, 32 convenience stores and 2 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Lenoir County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Lenoir 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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