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Food Assistance in South Central Ct County, Connecticut: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers

South Central Ct County has 25 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 Connecticut are listed below. By USDA store type, the largest groups are grocery store (10), super store (6), and supermarket (6). They are spread across 8 cities and towns, with the most in New Haven, West Haven, and Hamden. In Connecticut, SNAP is administered; see the official Connecticut SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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

Food banks serving Connecticut

No Feeding America food bank is mapped to South Central Ct County in our data; these food banks serve Connecticut, nearest first. See all 1 for Connecticut.

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

SNAP-authorized retailers in South Central Ct County

Ars Halal Corp

1555 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
Grocery store

Congress Market

620 Congress Ave, New Haven, CT 06519
Grocery store

Costco Wholesale 0312

1718 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT 06460
Super store

Dollar General 31398

356 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473
Other SNAP retailer

Ferraro's Market

210 Universal Dr, North Haven, CT 06473
Super store

Hanmi Oriental Food

1008 State St, New Haven, CT 06511
Other SNAP retailer

Ksm Plus Corp

1405 Middletown Ave, Northford, CT 06472
Grocery store

La Poblanita Grocery & Deli

39 Colony St, Meriden, CT 06451
Grocery store

Latina Express

611 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
Grocery store

Liberty Quick Mart

886 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
Grocery store

Makkah Halal Market

702 Boston Post Rd, West Haven, CT 06516
Grocery store

Market 360

777 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510
Super store

Minore's Meats

320 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
Supermarket

Moroccan World Shop

1265 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450
Grocery store

Nubian Food Market

154 Westerleigh Rd, New Haven, CT 06515
Other SNAP retailer

Quizhpi's Fresh Market

719 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
Grocery store

Ringo Llc

71 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510
Grocery store

Save A Lot 821

1125 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
Super store

Shoprite Of Hamden 324

2100 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
Super store

Stop & Shop 2633

150 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
Supermarket

Stop & Shop 648

112 Amity Rd, New Haven, CT 06515
Supermarket

Stop & Shop 663

1360 E Town Rd, Milford, CT 06460
Supermarket

Stop & Shop 696

460 Elm St, West Haven, CT 06516
Supermarket

Target Store T2925

900 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437
Super store

Trader Joe's Hamden 597

46 Skiff St, Hamden, CT 06514
Supermarket

Cities in South Central Ct County

Guilford Hamden Meriden Milford New Haven North Haven Northford West Haven

SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference

A household of 4 in Connecticut can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full Connecticut eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.

Nearby counties in Connecticut

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Frequently Asked Questions

No Feeding America food bank is mapped to South Central Ct County in our data; these food banks serve Connecticut. The member food bank serving Connecticut is listed above, nearest first. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator.

This directory lists 25 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in South Central Ct County. The cities with the most are New Haven, West Haven, and Hamden. 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.