Food Assistance in Independence County, Arkansas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Independence County has 21 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 (14), super store (4), and supermarket (2). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Batesville, Newark, and Pleasant Plains. In Arkansas, SNAP is administered; see the official Arkansas SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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21
SNAP-authorized retailers
0 mapped
Food banks serving this county - see statewide list
6
Cities
Food banks serving Arkansas
No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Independence County in our data; these food banks serve Arkansas, nearest first. See all 5 for Arkansas.
Arkansas Foodbank
Feeding America memberNorthwest Arkansas Food Bank
Feeding America memberRiver Valley Regional Food Bank
Feeding America memberHarvest Regional Food Bank, Inc.
Feeding America memberFood bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
SNAP-authorized retailers in Independence County
Aldi 41090
SupermarketBill's Cash Saver 406
SupermarketDollar General 4420
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7116
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14497
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16909
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20048
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21043
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24756
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 765
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9276
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 978
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1529
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13367
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13739
Other SNAP retailerHarps Food Store 143
Super storeHarps Food Store 149
Super storeKroger Food Store 687
Super storeLa Alegria Mexican Store
Grocery storeWalgreens 12417
Other SNAP retailerWalmart 119
Super storeCities in Independence County
Batesville
Bateville
Cushman
Desha
Newark
Pleasant Plains
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 Independence 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 21 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Independence County. The cities with the most are Batesville, Newark, and Pleasant Plains. 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.