Does Food Lion Accept EBT?
Yes — Food Lion accepts EBT (SNAP benefits) at 1,112 USDA-authorized locations across 10 states, the most in North Carolina (504). Use your EBT card for eligible food the same way you would a debit card.
Find a Food Lion That Takes EBT Near You
Pick your state to see EBT-accepting Food Lion stores and other SNAP retailers in your city, or use the stores-near-me tool to find the closest locations.
What You Can & Can't Buy With EBT at Food Lion
✓ Eligible with EBT
- Fruits & vegetables
- Meat, poultry & fish
- Dairy & eggs
- Bread & cereals
- Snacks & soft drinks
- Cold packaged & deli foods
- Seeds & food-producing plants
✗ Not covered
- Hot or prepared foods
- Alcohol & tobacco
- Vitamins & supplements
- Pet food
- Household & paper goods
- Health & beauty items
- Live animals
Eligibility follows federal SNAP rules and is the same at every retailer. See the full EBT-eligible food list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Food Lion accept EBT?
Yes, Food Lion accepts EBT (SNAP benefits) at 1,112 USDA-authorized locations across 10 US states.
What can I buy with EBT at Food Lion?
At Food Lion you can use EBT for SNAP-eligible food: fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy, bread, cereals, snacks, and cold packaged foods. You cannot buy hot or prepared foods, alcohol, tobacco, vitamins, pet food, or household and non-food items with EBT.
Can I use my EBT card at Food Lion?
Yes. Food Lion is a USDA SNAP-authorized retailer, so your EBT card works for eligible food purchases at checkout. Swipe the card and enter your PIN like a debit card; the SNAP portion is deducted from your food-benefit balance.
Does Food Lion accept EBT for online orders?
EBT online ordering depends on the retailer and your state's SNAP Online Purchasing Program. Many major chains accept EBT online for pickup or delivery, but availability varies by location. Check Food Lion's website or app for "SNAP/EBT" at checkout, and see our EBT online shopping guide for the current list of approved retailers.
How do I find a Food Lion that accepts EBT near me?
Every Food Lion location listed in the USDA SNAP retailer database accepts EBT. Use the "stores near me" tool on AcceptsEBT.com, or pick your state below to see EBT-accepting stores in your city.
Location counts from the USDA FNS SNAP retailer database. SNAP authorization is per store; a few individual Food Lion locations may not be enrolled. ← Browse all brands