EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Lincoln County, NC
79 stores in Lincoln County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (36). 12 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Lincolnton 41 stores
- Denver 22 stores
- Vale 7 stores
- Iron Station 6 stores
- Stanley 1 store
- Cherryville 1 store
- Crouse 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ALDI 660357208 NC 73 Hwy, Denver 28037Supermarket
- FOOD LION 12502100 N Highway 16, Denver 28037Supermarket
- FOOD LION 1367130 Highway 16 S, Denver 28037Supermarket
- FOOD LION 7266113 Highway 16 S, Denver 28037Supermarket
- HARRIS TEETER 121149 Cress Creek Road, Denver 28037Super Store
- Publix 1603513 Brentwood Rd, Denver 28037Supermarket
- Walmart Supercenter 42747131 Highway 73, Denver 28037Super Store
- ALDI 66081529 N Generals Blvd, Lincolnton 28092Supermarket
- FOOD LION 1342200 Stanford Rd, Lincolnton 28092Supermarket
- Food Lion 2856742 W Highway 27, Lincolnton 28092Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 1482130 E Main St, Lincolnton 28092Supermarket
- Walmart Supercenter 1209306 N Generals Blvd, Lincolnton 28092Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- D6 Provisions1178 Mount Zion Church Rd, Iron Station 28080Farmers and Markets
All stores in Lincoln County
79 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 Lincoln County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Lincoln County
- People on SNAP, July 20259,031
- Households on SNAP, July 20254,539
- Benefits issued in July 2025$1,507,368
- Average per household that month$332
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 Lincoln County?
At the 79 stores in the USDA list for Lincoln County: 12 supermarkets or super stores, 5 grocery stores, 36 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Lincoln County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Lincoln 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.