EBT stores · North Carolina
Where to use EBT in Wilkes County, NC
81 stores in Wilkes County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (42). 9 are supermarkets or super stores and 2 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- North Wilkesboro 34 stores
- Wilkesboro 24 stores
- Millers Creek 4 stores
- N Wilkesboro 3 stores
- Ronda 3 stores
- Elkin 2 stores
- Hays 2 stores
- Roaring River 2 stores
- Boomer 2 stores
- Moravian Falls 2 stores
- Thurmond 1 store
- State Road 1 store
- Ferguson 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- FOOD LION 16772931 N NC Highway 16, Millers Creek 28651Supermarket
- FOOD LION 104823B Sparta Rd, North Wilkesboro 28659Supermarket
- Redmond Grocery Group of NC Inc. 8464913 Elkin Hwy 268, North Wilkesboro 28659Supermarket
- Redmond Grocery Group of NC Inc. 8472759 Statesville Rd, North Wilkesboro 28659Supermarket
- Redmond Grocery Group of NC Inc. 850340 Sparta Rd, North Wilkesboro 28659Supermarket
- ALDI 660131915 US Highway 421, Wilkesboro 28697Supermarket
- FOOD LION 25821300 WESTWOOD LN, Wilkesboro 28697Supermarket
- Lowes Foods 2501826 W US Highway 421 Ste C, Wilkesboro 28697Supermarket
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 12901801 US Highway 421, Wilkesboro 28697Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Tumbling Shoals Farm841 Sand Ridge Rd, Millers Creek 28651Farmers and Markets
- Moffitt-toolan Family Farm Store155 S Recreation Rd, Wilkesboro 28697Farmers and Markets
All stores in Wilkes County
81 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 Wilkes County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Wilkes County
- People on SNAP, July 202511,678
- Households on SNAP, July 20255,932
- Benefits issued in July 2025$1,882,168
- Average per household that month$317
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 Wilkes County?
At the 81 stores in the USDA list for Wilkes County: 9 supermarkets or super stores, 4 grocery stores, 42 convenience stores and 2 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Wilkes County?
North Carolina does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Wilkes 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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