Food Assistance in Howard County, Arkansas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Howard County has 8 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 Arkansas are listed below. By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (5), grocery store (1), and super store (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Nashville, Dierks, and Mineral Springs. In Arkansas, SNAP is administered; see the official Arkansas SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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8
SNAP-authorized retailers
0 mapped
Food banks serving this county - see statewide list
3
Cities
Food banks serving Arkansas
No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Howard County in our data; these food banks serve Arkansas, nearest first. See all 5 for Arkansas.
River Valley Regional Food Bank
Feeding America memberArkansas Foodbank
Feeding America memberNorthwest Arkansas Food Bank
Feeding America memberFood Bank of Northeast Arkansas
Feeding America memberFood bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
SNAP-authorized retailers in Howard County
Cash Saver 7738
SupermarketDollar General 676
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15872
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 624
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5953
Other SNAP retailerEl Karnalito 1
Grocery storeFamily Dollar 13185
Other SNAP retailerWalmart 33
Super storeCities in Howard County
Dierks
Mineral Springs
Nashville
SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference
A household of 4 in Arkansas can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full Arkansas 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 Howard County in our data; these food banks serve Arkansas. The member food banks serving Arkansas are listed above, nearest first. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator.
This directory lists 8 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Howard County. The cities with the most are Nashville, Dierks, and Mineral Springs. 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.