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EBT stores · North Carolina

Where to use EBT in Stanly County, NC

65 stores in Stanly County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are other stores (27). 11 are supermarkets or super stores and 2 are farmers markets.

65stores that take EBT
11supermarkets and super stores
2farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Other27
  • Convenience Store22
  • Supermarket9
  • Super Store2
  • Grocery Store2
  • Farmers and Markets2
  • Specialty Store1

Cities and towns

  • Albemarle 33 stores
  • Locust 9 stores
  • Norwood 7 stores
  • Richfield 6 stores
  • Oakboro 4 stores
  • Badin 2 stores
  • Stanfield 2 stores
  • Denton 1 store
  • New London 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • ALDI 660071920 E Main St, Albemarle 28001Supermarket
  • Carlie C's IGA 715817 N 1st St, Albemarle 28001Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 2512000 US Highway 52 N, Albemarle 28001Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 30833 NC 24 27 Byp E, Albemarle 28001Supermarket
  • INGLES MARKETS 100636 East St HWY 24-27 Bypass, Albemarle 28001Supermarket
  • Walmart SUPERCENTER 1133781 Leonard Ave, Albemarle 28001Super Store
  • FOOD LION 3451004 Main St W, Locust 28097Supermarket
  • Walmart Supercenter 57471876 W Main St, Locust 28097Super Store
  • FOOD LION 445542 Fork Rd, Norwood 28128Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 735230 Alonzo Rd, Oakboro 28129Supermarket
  • FOOD LION 766410 W Church St, Richfield 28137Supermarket

Farmers markets that take EBT

  • Stanly Commons Farmers' Market1000 N 1st St, Albemarle 28001Farmers and Markets
  • Red Barn Farm Country Store2111 Quiet Cove Ln, Stanfield 28163Farmers and Markets

All stores in Stanly County

65 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 Stanly County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

SNAP in Stanly County

  • People on SNAP, July 20257,756
  • Households on SNAP, July 20253,801
  • Benefits issued in July 2025$1,269,798
  • Average per household that month$334

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
North Carolina SNAP guide

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 Stanly County?

At the 65 stores in the USDA list for Stanly County: 11 supermarkets or super stores, 2 grocery stores, 22 convenience stores and 2 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Stanly County?

North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Stanly 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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