EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Rutherford County, NC
72 stores in Rutherford County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (38). 7 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Forest City 31 stores
- Rutherfordton 15 stores
- Spindale 7 stores
- Ellenboro 6 stores
- Bostic 4 stores
- Union Mills 3 stores
- Mill Spring 2 stores
- Mooresboro 2 stores
- Cliffside 1 store
- Lake Lure 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ALDI 660971916 College Ave, Forest City 28043Supermarket
- FOOD LION 2652668 S Broadway St, Forest City 28043Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 27756 S Church St, Forest City 28043Supermarket
- J's Salvage671 Oak St, Forest City 28043Super Store
- Walmart Supercenter 1036197 PLAZA DRIVE, Forest City 28043Super Store
- INGLES MARKETS 127276 NC HWY 9, Lake Lure 28746Supermarket
- FOOD LION 2626169 Railroad Ave, Rutherfordton 28139Supermarket
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Rutherford County Farmers Market 8012172 Park Sq, Forest City 28043Farmers and Markets
All stores in Rutherford County
72 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 Rutherford County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Rutherford County
- People on SNAP, July 202512,470
- Households on SNAP, July 20256,555
- Benefits issued in July 2025$2,093,171
- Average per household that month$319
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 Rutherford County?
At the 72 stores in the USDA list for Rutherford County: 7 supermarkets or super stores, 4 grocery stores, 38 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Rutherford County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Rutherford 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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