EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Pender County, NC
56 stores in Pender County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (21). 11 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Hampstead 19 stores
- Burgaw 12 stores
- Rocky Point 9 stores
- Surf City 4 stores
- Currie 4 stores
- Maple Hill 3 stores
- Holly Ridge 2 stores
- Willard 2 stores
- Atkinson 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- FOOD LION 351602-A US Hwy 117 North, Burgaw 28425Supermarket
- Piggly Wiggly 91103 S Dudley St, Burgaw 28425Super Store
- Walmart Supercenter 7243908 NC Highway 53 East, Burgaw 28425Super Store
- FOOD LION 91014564 US Highway 17, Hampstead 28443Supermarket
- Harris Teeter 135203 Alston Blvd, Hampstead 28443Super Store
- Lowes Foods 24217230 US Hwy 17, Hampstead 28443Supermarket
- Publix 16192765 NC Highway 210 E, Hampstead 28443Supermarket
- Walmart Neighborhood Market 7162420 Fun Center Dr, Hampstead 28443Super Store
- FOOD LION 21168057 US Highway 117 S Unit 111, Rocky Point 28457Supermarket
- FOOD LION 74313601 NC Highway 50, Surf City 28445Supermarket
- Surf City Shopping Center Inc106 S Topsail Dr, Surf City 28445Supermarket
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Bear Ridge Farms Country Store5930 NC Hwy 50, Maple Hill 28454Farmers and Markets
All stores in Pender County
56 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 Pender County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Pender County
- People on SNAP, July 20256,105
- Households on SNAP, July 20253,084
- Benefits issued in July 2025$1,008,758
- Average per household that month$327
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 Pender County?
At the 56 stores in the USDA list for Pender County: 11 supermarkets or super stores, 0 grocery stores, 21 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Pender County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Pender 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.