EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Watauga County, NC
40 stores in Watauga County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (18). 9 are supermarkets or super stores and 2 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Boone 31 stores
- Blowing Rock 2 stores
- Sugar Grove 2 stores
- Banner Elk 1 store
- Vilas 1 store
- Deep Gap 1 store
- Zionville 1 store
- Beech Mountain 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- FOOD LION 9227533 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock 28605Supermarket
- Earth Fare 130178 W King St, Boone 28607Supermarket
- FOOD LION 1503350 Watauga Village Dr, Boone 28607Supermarket
- FOOD LION 25921864 Old Highway 421 S Suite D, Boone 28607Supermarket
- HARRIS TEETER 165240 Shadowline Dr, Boone 28607Super Store
- INGLES MARKETS 842575 HWY 105, Boone 28607Supermarket
- LOWES FOOD STORE 177267 New Market Ctr, Boone 28607Supermarket
- Publix 15481620 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone 28607Supermarket
- Walmart STORE 2496200 Watauga Village Dr, Boone 28607Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Boone Farmers Market252 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone 28607Farmers and Markets
- Watauga County Farmers Market1179 State Farm Rd, Boone 28607Farmers and Markets
All stores in Watauga County
40 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 Watauga County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Watauga County
- People on SNAP, July 20251,844
- Households on SNAP, July 20251,072
- Benefits issued in July 2025$270,390
- Average per household that month$252
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 Watauga County?
At the 40 stores in the USDA list for Watauga County: 9 supermarkets or super stores, 1 grocery stores, 18 convenience stores and 2 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Watauga County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Watauga 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.