EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Mecklenburg County, NC
679 stores in Mecklenburg County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (264). 175 are supermarkets or super stores and 21 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Charlotte 574 stores
- Huntersville 32 stores
- Matthews 25 stores
- Cornelius 17 stores
- Mint Hill 13 stores
- Pineville 12 stores
- Davidson 5 stores
- Glendale Springs 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ALDI 64011 640114120 Sunset Rd, Charlotte 28216Supermarket
- ALDI 6600210710 S Tryon St, Charlotte 28273Supermarket
- ALDI 660145817 Prosperity Church Rd, Charlotte 28269Supermarket
- ALDI 660654006 Connection Point Blvd, Charlotte 28212Supermarket
- ALDI 660865550 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte 28217Supermarket
- ALDI 660872526 Freedom Dr, Charlotte 28208Supermarket
- ALDI 660886454 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte 28212Supermarket
- ALDI 661459609 N Tryon St, Charlotte 28262Supermarket
- Asian Market4430 The Plaza, Charlotte 28215Super Store
- Bravo Supermarket2920 Central Ave #A, Charlotte 28205Supermarket
- Compare Foods5300 Sunset Rd, Charlotte 28269Super Store
- Compare Foods E Arrowood818 E Arrowood Rd, Charlotte 28217Super Store
- Compare Foods Milton Rd3112 Milton Rd, Charlotte 28215Super Store
- Compare Foods North Tryon4316 N Tryon St, Charlotte 28213Super Store
- Compare Foods Sharon Amity3600 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte 28205Super Store
- Compare Foods Supermarket 27012701 Freedom Dr, Charlotte 28208Super Store
- Compare Foods Supermarket 56015601 South Blvd, Charlotte 28217Super Store
- Compare Foods W Arrowood201 W Arrowood Rd Ste F, Charlotte 28217Super Store
- Costco Wholesale 0359500 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte 28217Super Store
- Dany's Supermarket6129 The Plaza, Charlotte 28215Supermarket
- FOOD LION 6352123 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte 28216Supermarket
- FOOD LION 10573207 Eastway Dr, Charlotte 28205Supermarket
- FOOD LION 1062526 Little Rock Rd, Charlotte 28214Supermarket
- FOOD LION 10809021 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte 28227Supermarket
- FOOD LION 1119848 Monroe Rd, Charlotte 28270Supermarket
- FOOD LION 12627400 Candlewyck Ln, Charlotte 28226Supermarket
- FOOD LION 13657004 E WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte 28215Supermarket
- FOOD LION 13765831 South Blvd, Charlotte 28210Supermarket
- FOOD LION 15847920 Cambridge Commons Dr, Charlotte 28215Supermarket
- FOOD LION 256910120 Johnston Rd, Charlotte 28210Supermarket
Showing 30 of 175. The full list is below.
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Charlotte Regional Community Farmers Market1801 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte 28217Farmers and Markets
- Deeproots Cps Farm2401 Primm Rd, Charlotte 28216Farmers and Markets
- Gilyard Farms1419 Claridge Ln, Charlotte 28209Farmers and Markets
- Market At Innovation Barn932 Seigle Ave, Charlotte 28205Farmers and Markets
- Pascuales Farm N/A11237 Plaza Road Extension, Charlotte 28215Farmers and Markets
- Plum Gardens FFAB7326 William Reynolds Dr, Charlotte 28215Farmers and Markets
- Seeds For Change2901 Romare Bearden Dr, Charlotte 28208Farmers and Markets
- Small City Farm1401 Auten Rd, Charlotte 28216Farmers and Markets
- Southend Market At Atherton2000 South Blvd, Charlotte 28203Farmers and Markets
- The Neighborhood Market2007 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte 28205Farmers and Markets
- The Zen Market3811 Prosperity Church Rd, Charlotte 28269Farmers and Markets
- University City Farmers Market8931 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte 28262Farmers and Markets
- University City Farmers Market NAFMNP8933 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte 28262Farmers and Markets
- Uptown Farmers Market300 S Davidson St, Charlotte 28202Farmers and Markets
- Urban Farm At Aldersgate4101 Somerdale Ln, Charlotte 28205Farmers and Markets
- Watkins Grove Farm7410 Old Plank Rd, Charlotte 28216Farmers and Markets
- North Meck Community Farmers Market18121 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius 28031Farmers and Markets
- Davidson Farmers Market Inc120 S Main St, Davidson 28036Farmers and Markets
- Huntersville Growers' Market201 Huntersville Concord Rd, Huntersville 28078Farmers and Markets
- Matthews Community Farmers' Market188 N Trade St, Matthews 28105Farmers and Markets
- Rolling Hill Farms Fresh Market 211252 Lawyers Rd, Mint Hill 28227Farmers and Markets
All stores in Mecklenburg County
679 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 Mecklenburg County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Mecklenburg County
- People on SNAP, July 2025123,862
- Households on SNAP, July 202560,240
- Benefits issued in July 2025$24,531,155
- Average per household that month$407
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 Mecklenburg County?
At the 679 stores in the USDA list for Mecklenburg County: 175 supermarkets or super stores, 54 grocery stores, 264 convenience stores and 21 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Mecklenburg County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Mecklenburg 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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