North Carolina Snap EBT
Welcome to SNAP EBT information page for the state of North Carolina.
Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), a government-funded program, assists qualified North Carolinians in buying the food they need for a well-balanced diet.
Families receive an EBT card, which functions like a debit card, and use it at the checkout counter at any USDA-approved merchant to pay for their groceries.
List of Online Retailers
Below is a list of SNAP EBT retailers for the state of North Carolina:
- ALDI
- Amazon
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Costco
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Earth Fare
- Family Dollar
- Food Lion
- Go-Puff
- Lowes Foods
- Publix
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Sheetz, Inc.
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Target
- The Fresh Market
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- WaWa
- Wegmans
- Whole Foods
- 1203 AM Farm
- Carlie C’s
- Compare Foods
- Compare Foods Clayton
- Deep Roots Market
- Fairplay Foods
- Piggly Wiggly (Kinston)
Issuance Schedule for North Carolina EBT Snap
Benefits are made available from the 3rd to the 21st of every month, based on the last digit of the primary cardholder’s SSN:
- SSN ends in 1 = benefits available on the 3rd of the month
- SSN ends in 2 = benefits available on the 5th of the month
- SSN ends in 3 = benefits available on the 7th of the month
- SSN ends in 4 = benefits available on the 9th of the month
- SSN ends in 5 = benefits available on the 11th of the month
- SSN ends in 6 = benefits available on the 13th of the month
- SSN ends in 7 = benefits available on the 15th of the month
- SSN ends in 8 = benefits available on the 17th of the month
- SSN ends in 9 = benefits available on the 19th of the month
- SSN ends in 0 = benefits available on the 21st of the month
Picture of Snap EBT Card
Wondering what snap card looks like. Below is a sample picture.
This state EBT program is also known by these names:
Food and Nutrition Services
North Carolina EBT Card
Contact Information
North Carolina Snap Website
The website is https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/food-nutrition-services-food-stamps
North Carolina Snap Phone Number
The phone number is +866-719-0141
North Carolina Local Office Location
Click Here to view office locations.
EBT Website
The website is https://www.ebtedge.com/
North Carolina EBT Phone Number
The phone number is +888-622-7328
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Carolina’s monthly SNAP benefit?
Depending on household size, income, and permissible deductions, SNAP payments may differ from family to family. For instance, a family of three with no income may be eligible for up to $740 in monthly benefits or $440 if the family makes $1,000 in net monthly income.
How long does it take to receive food stamps in North Carolina?
You will be notified of your eligibility within 30 days after submitting your application and information verification. You may receive “expedited benefits” in some emergency situations within seven days. A simplified form of Regular Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), the Simplified Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), may be available to seniors receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) who are 65 years of age or older.
How can I get food assistance in North Carolina?
Residents of North Carolina can apply for or pre-screen for eligibility for Food and Nutrition Services via an online program called ePASS.