Food Assistance in Etowah County, Alabama: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Etowah County has 65 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and no Feeding America food bank is mapped to the county, so the regional food banks serving Alabama are listed below. By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (41), grocery store (12), and super store (6). They are spread across 10 cities and towns, with the most in Gadsden, Rainbow City, and Attalla. In Alabama, SNAP is administered as the Food Assistance Program; see the official Alabama SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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Food banks serving Alabama
No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Etowah County in our data; these food banks serve Alabama, nearest first. See all 4 for Alabama.
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
Feeding America memberHeart of Alabama Food Bank
Feeding America memberFeeding the Gulf Coast
Feeding America memberFood bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
SNAP-authorized retailers in Etowah County
Aldi 70242
SupermarketAldi 71089 71089
SupermarketApple A Day
Grocery storeCvs Pharmacy 4823
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 4845
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 4849
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2938
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4172
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 11201
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 11277
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 1462
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15604
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15655
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16338
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 1671
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18278
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19396
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19962
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21117
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22005
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22203
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23434
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24260
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2482
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2483
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2514
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2774
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3867
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4611
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4927
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7417
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8697
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9180
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 2899
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 468
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5373
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6292
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 10178
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13788
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 870
Other SNAP retailerFood City 502
SupermarketFresh Value Gadsden 100
SupermarketJohnson's Giant Foods Inc. #1
Super storeJohnson's Giant Foods Inc. #2
Super storeJohnson's Giant Foods Inc. #4
Super storeLa Herradura Tienda Mexicana & Taqueria 2
Grocery storeLa Tienda Esperanza
Grocery storeLil Burtons Food Store 725
Grocery storeLos Hermanos
Grocery storeOsborn Brother's Food Service
Super storeCities in Etowah County
SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference
A household of 4 in Alabama can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full Alabama eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Etowah County in our data; these food banks serve Alabama. The member food banks serving Alabama are listed above, nearest first. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator.
This directory lists 65 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Etowah County. The cities with the most are Gadsden, Rainbow City, and Attalla. Scroll to the retailer list for addresses and directions.
For Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027, USDA FNS lists a maximum gross monthly income of $3,575 (130% of the poverty line) and a maximum monthly benefit of $1,023 for a household of 4 in the 48 contiguous states and DC; Alaska and Hawaii have higher limits. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page.
Contact the regional food bank listed on this page, because food banks supply the pantries in their area. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator. This site does not publish individual pantry hours.