EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in New Hanover County, NC
206 stores in New Hanover County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (88). 44 are supermarkets or super stores and 3 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Wilmington 189 stores
- Carolina Beach 10 stores
- Castle Hayne 6 stores
- Kure Beach 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- FOOD LION 25531401 N Lake Park Blvd Ste 50, Carolina Beach 28428Supermarket
- Publix North Carolina LP 16771018 Lake Park Blvd N Suite 107, Carolina Beach 28428Supermarket
- Fresh Foods 105601 Castle Hayne Rd, Castle Hayne 28429Supermarket
- ALDI 800537954 Market St, Wilmington 28411Supermarket
- ALDI 800983701 S College Rd, Wilmington 28412Supermarket
- Costco Wholesale 06355351 Gingerwood Dr, Wilmington 28405Super Store
- Eagle Island Fruit And Seafood2500 US Highway 421 N, Wilmington 28401Supermarket
- FOOD LION 10411929 OLEANDER DR, Wilmington 28403Supermarket
- FOOD LION 119345 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington 28403Supermarket
- FOOD LION 12122601A Castle Hayne Rd, Wilmington 28401Supermarket
- FOOD LION 13273211 Enterprise Dr, Wilmington 28405Supermarket
- FOOD LION 13922432 S 17th St, Wilmington 28401Supermarket
- FOOD LION 14043905 Independence Blvd Ste A, Wilmington 28412Supermarket
- FOOD LION 14066932 Market St Ste A, Wilmington 28411Supermarket
- FOOD LION 2213600 S COLLEGE ROAD, Wilmington 28412Supermarket
- FOOD LION 7421319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington 28405Supermarket
- FOOD LION 9096400 Carolina Beach Rd Ste 1, Wilmington 28412Supermarket
- Food Lion 13888207 Market St, Wilmington 28405Supermarket
- HARRIS TEETER 158820 S College Rd, Wilmington 28403Super Store
- HARRIS TEETER 1623501 Oleander Dr Ste 18, Wilmington 28403Super Store
- HARRIS TEETER 1918260 Market St, Wilmington 28411Super Store
- HARRIS TEETER 2106805 Parker Farm Dr, Wilmington 28405Super Store
- HARRIS TEETER 4412800 S College Rd, Wilmington 28412Super Store
- Harris Teeter 0965920 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington 28412Super Store
- Harris Teeter 2643860 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington 28412Super Store
- Harris Teeter 3011940 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington 28403Super Store
- LOWES FOOD STORE 1982316 N College Rd, Wilmington 28405Supermarket
- LOWES FOOD STORE 1995309 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington 28412Supermarket
- LOWES FOODS STORE 215341 S College Rd Ste 37, Wilmington 28403Supermarket
- Lidl 10801451 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington 28403Super Store
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Farmers markets that take EBT
- Frankie's Outdoor Market1019 Princess St, Wilmington 28401Farmers and Markets
- Rise Up Community Farm4702 S College Rd, Wilmington 28412Farmers and Markets
- The Wilmington Farmers Market5329 Oleander Dr, Wilmington 28403Farmers and Markets
All stores in New Hanover County
206 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 New Hanover County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in New Hanover County
- People on SNAP, July 202522,355
- Households on SNAP, July 202512,448
- Benefits issued in July 2025$3,930,617
- Average per household that month$316
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 New Hanover County?
At the 206 stores in the USDA list for New Hanover County: 44 supermarkets or super stores, 13 grocery stores, 88 convenience stores and 3 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in New Hanover County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in New Hanover 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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