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Food Assistance in Sierra County, California: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers

Sierra County has 2 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, all of them are grocery store (2). They are spread across 2 cities and towns, with the most in Loyalton and Sierra City. In California, SNAP is administered as the CalFresh; see the official California SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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2 SNAP-authorized retailers
0 mapped Food banks serving this county - see statewide list
2 Cities

Food banks serving California

No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Sierra County in our data; these food banks serve California, nearest first. See all 17 for California.

Food bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.

SNAP-authorized retailers in Sierra County

Leonards Markets

606 Main St, Loyalton, CA 96118
Grocery store
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Sierra Country Store

213 Main St, Sierra City, CA 96125
Grocery store
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Cities in Sierra County

Loyalton Sierra City

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

Looking beyond Sierra County? Browse SNAP retailers and food banks in nearby counties, or see all of California.

Nevada County41 Plumas County15 Yuba County45 Lassen County17 El Dorado County78 Sutter County54

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Frequently Asked Questions

No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Sierra 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 2 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Sierra County. The cities with the most are Loyalton and Sierra City. 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.