Food Assistance in Arkansas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers by County
Arkansas has 1,541 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) in 75 counties where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and 5 Feeding America member food banks serving the state. Pick a county below for the retailers and the food bank that serves it.
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1,541
SNAP-authorized retailers
75
Counties
5
Feeding America food banks
$1,023
Max SNAP (HH of 4)
Regional food banks serving Arkansas
Food banks supply the pantries and meal programs in their region. Call the one nearest you to ask where to get food today.
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
Feeding America memberHarvest Regional Food Bank, Inc.
Feeding America memberNorthwest Arkansas Food Bank
Feeding America memberRiver Valley Regional Food Bank
Feeding America memberFood bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
Largest Arkansas counties by SNAP-authorized retailers
The 10 counties with the most SNAP-authorized retailers in the USDA data are listed below. For food banks, see the regional food banks serving Arkansas. To apply for SNAP in Arkansas, go to official Arkansas SNAP page.
Counties in Arkansas
The number beside each county is its count of SNAP-authorized retailers.
Arkansas County11
Ashley County12
Baxter County25
Benton County103
Boone County24
Bradley County9
Calhoun County2
Carroll County22
Chicot County7
Clark County11
Clay County7
Cleburne County17
Cleveland County5
Columbia County17
Conway County11
Craighead County50
Crawford County35
Crittenden County25
Cross County11
Dallas County7
Desha County9
Drew County9
Faulkner County52
Franklin County9
Fulton County6
Garland County54
Grant County9
Greene County22
Hempstead County13
Hot Spring County16
Howard County8
Independence County21
Izard County9
Jackson County8
Jefferson County40
Johnson County19
Lafayette County6
Lawrence County13
Lee County4
Lincoln County5
Little River County6
Logan County15
Lonoke County37
Madison County9
Marion County9
Miller County23
Mississippi County27
Monroe County8
Montgomery County5
Nevada County5
Newton County4
Ouachita County14
Perry County5
Phillips County14
Pike County10
Poinsett County14
Polk County8
Pope County30
Prairie County8
Pulaski County162
Randolph County9
Saline County47
Scott County7
Searcy County7
Sebastian County76
Sevier County13
Sharp County15
St Francis County13
Stone County6
Union County22
Van Buren County7
Washington County100
White County44
Woodruff County4
Yell County15
SNAP Eligibility in Arkansas (Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families buy food. Below are the Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027 income limits and maximum monthly benefits for the 48 contiguous states and DC (Alaska and Hawaii differ). Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
| Household Size | Max Gross Monthly Income (130% FPL) | Max Monthly SNAP Allotment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,729 | $306 |
| 2 | $2,345 | $562 |
| 3 | $2,960 | $808 |
| 4 | $3,575 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $4,191 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $4,806 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $5,421 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $6,037 | $1,841 |
| Each additional | +$616 | +$225 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
5 Feeding America member food banks serve Arkansas: Arkansas Foodbank, Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, Harvest Regional Food Bank, Inc., Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, and River Valley Regional Food Bank. Their addresses, phone numbers and websites are listed on this page. Each one supplies the local pantries in its region, so calling the food bank is the fastest way to find a pantry near you.
This directory lists 1,541 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in 75 Arkansas counties, such as grocery stores, supermarkets and farmers markets. The counties with the most are Pulaski County (162), Benton County (103), and Washington County (100). Open a county page to see the stores near you.
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. Limits change with household size, see the table above. 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.