Food Assistance in Merced County, California: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Merced County has 153 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 other SNAP retailers (34), grocery store (29), and restaurant (restaurant meals program) (29). They are spread across 12 cities and towns, with the most in Merced, Los Banos, and Atwater. In California, SNAP is administered as the CalFresh; see the official California SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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153
SNAP-authorized retailers
0 mapped
Food banks serving this county - see statewide list
12
Cities
Food banks serving California
No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Merced County in our data; these food banks serve California, nearest first. See all 17 for California.
Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County
Feeding America memberSecond Harvest of the Greater Valley
Feeding America memberSecond Harvest of Silicon Valley
Feeding America memberCentral California Food Bank
Feeding America memberFood bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
SNAP-authorized retailers in Merced County
Apricot Hill
Other SNAP retailerArcilla's Asian Market Inc.
Grocery storeAtwater Grocery Outlet 522
Super storeBaby Shop 6
Grocery storeBaby's Nutrition 6
Grocery storeBharat Fiji Indian Grocery Store
Other SNAP retailerBroadway Market
Grocery storeBurger King #16889
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Burger King #1878
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Burger Tlme
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Buy N Save Market
Grocery storeCalifornia Liquor & Grocery
Grocery storeCardenas 223
Super storeCarl's 7460
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Carl's Jr 7457
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Carl's Jr 7461
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Carl's Jr 7759
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Carl's Jr 7760
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Carniceria 3 Hermanos
Specialty storeCarniceria Dos Gallos 1
Specialty storeCarniceria El Cerrito
Grocery storeCarniceria La Mexicana
Grocery storeCarniceria La Rosita
Grocery storeCarniceria Los Cerritos
Grocery storeCarniceria Los Gordos Meat Market
Specialty storeCarniceria Los Navarrete 1
Specialty storeCarniceria Rio Grande
Specialty storeCarniceria Superior
Specialty storeCarniceria Y Cocina Los Gueros
Specialty storeCity Bazzar
Grocery storeCostco Wholesale 0142
Super storeCountry Waffles
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Cvs 10360
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 3117
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 7206
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy Cvs09623
Other SNAP retailerDelhi Liberty Market
Super storeDenny's Restaurant #8075
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Dollar General 13121
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14670
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14684
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14723
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15268
Other SNAP retailerDollar General Market 13358
Super storeDollar General Market 13400
Super storeDollar General Market 13437
Super storeDollar General Market 13697
Super storeDollar Tree 1222
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1256
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3259
Other SNAP retailerCities in Merced County
Atwater
Delhi
Dos Palos
Gustine
Hilmar
Le Grand
Livingston
Los Banos
Merced
Planada
Turlock
Winton
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Merced 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 153 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Merced County. The cities with the most are Merced, Los Banos, and Atwater. 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.