Food Assistance in Imperial County, California: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Imperial County has 102 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 California are listed below. By USDA store type, the largest groups are restaurant (restaurant meals program) (33), grocery store (24), and other SNAP retailers (20). They are spread across 13 cities and towns, with the most in El Centro, Calexico, and Brawley. In California, SNAP is administered as the CalFresh; see the official California SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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Food banks serving California
No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Imperial County in our data; these food banks serve California, nearest first. See all 17 for California.
Feeding San Diego
Feeding America memberFeeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Counties
Feeding America memberSecond Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
Feeding America memberLos Angeles Regional Food Bank
Feeding America memberFood bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
SNAP-authorized retailers in Imperial County
Aldi 79075
SupermarketAldi 79081
SupermarketAntonio Meat Market 1
Grocery storeBrawley Meat Market
Grocery storeBurger King #17645
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Calexico Market Inc
SupermarketCalifornia Market
Grocery storeCalifornia Mayoreo Y Menudeo
Grocery storeCalifornia Super Market
SupermarketCardenas 23
Super storeCardenas 34
Super storeCostco Wholesale 121
Super storeCvs Pharmacy 10931
Other SNAP retailerCvs/pharmacy 11141
Other SNAP retailerDel Sol
SupermarketDel Taco #1111
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Del Taco #1337
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Del Taco #1339
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Dollar General 20942
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21428
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21879
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23460
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25442
Other SNAP retailerDollar General Market 14455
Super storeDollar General Store 17010
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 2850
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3061
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3748
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3752
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 10641
Other SNAP retailerEl Centro Commissary 1908
SupermarketEl Pollo Loco #3656
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)El Sol Market
Grocery storeEl Sol Market
Grocery storeEl Sol Market
Grocery storeEl Sol Market
Grocery storeEl Sol Market # 2
Grocery storeEl Sol Meat Market Inc.
SupermarketEl Sol Meat Market Inc.
SupermarketEuclid Market
Grocery storeFamily Dollar 10238
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 10434
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12116
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 9258
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 9291
Other SNAP retailerFood 4 Less 774
Super storeFood 4 Less 781
Super storeGarcia Market
Grocery storeGrocery Outlet Of Brawley 502
SupermarketGrocery Outlet Of El Centro 486
Super storeCities in Imperial County
SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference
A household of 4 in California can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full California eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
Nearby counties in California
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Frequently Asked Questions
No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Imperial County in our data; these food banks serve California. The nearest 5 of the 17 member food banks serving California are listed above. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator.
This directory lists 102 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Imperial County. The cities with the most are El Centro, Calexico, and Brawley. 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.