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EBT stores · Virginia

Where to use EBT in Nelson County, VA

12 stores in Nelson County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are other stores (4). 1 are supermarkets or super stores and 2 are farmers markets.

12stores that take EBT
1supermarkets and super stores
2farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Other4
  • Convenience Store4
  • Farmers and Markets2
  • Supermarket1
  • Grocery Store1

Cities and towns

  • Lovingston 5 stores
  • Arrington 4 stores
  • Nellysford 2 stores
  • Piney River 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Food Lion 153185 Callohill Dr, Lovingston 22949Supermarket

Farmers markets that take EBT

  • Round House Beef BLK3578 S Powells Island Rd, Arrington 22922Farmers and Markets
  • Village Of Lovingston Farmers Market562 Front St, Lovingston 22949Farmers and Markets

All stores in Nelson County

12 stores in the USDA list.

Hot food and restaurants

Virginia runs the Restaurant Meals Program. No restaurant in Nelson County is on the USDA list. Only households where everyone is 60 or older, has a disability or is homeless can use SNAP there. Restaurants in Virginia.

Virginia rules for this county

  • EBT cardVirginia EBT Card
  • Gross income limit, most households200% of poverty
  • Soda and candy: It restricts sweetened beverages. The rule applies since November 1, 2026 (USDA target date).In effect
Virginia SNAP guide

EBT card help

  • EBT card help: Virginia EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN866-281-2448

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 Nelson County?

At the 12 stores in the USDA list for Nelson County: 1 supermarkets or super stores, 1 grocery stores, 4 convenience stores and 2 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Nelson County?

Virginia runs the Restaurant Meals Program. No restaurant in Nelson County is on the USDA list. Only households where everyone is 60 or older, has a disability or is homeless can use SNAP there. Restaurants in Virginia.

What number do I call about my Virginia EBT Card?

Call 866-281-2448 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 May 01, 2026); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page updated August 7, 2026).

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