Food Assistance in Atchison County, Kansas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Atchison County has 7 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Second Harvest Community Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (3), farmers market (1), and grocery store (1). They are spread across 2 cities and towns, with the most in Atchison and Effingham. In Kansas, SNAP is administered as the Food Assistance Program; see the official Kansas SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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SNAP-authorized retailers
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Food banks serving this county
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Food bank serving Atchison County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Atchison County. Call ahead to ask about pantry locations, hours and what to bring.
Food bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
SNAP-authorized retailers in Atchison County
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SupermarketAtchison Farmers' Market Inc
Farmers marketCvs Pharmacy 5889
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24829
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2501
Other SNAP retailerVan Dyke Grocery Inc
Grocery storeWalmart Sc 1054
Super storeCities in Atchison County
Atchison
Effingham
SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference
A household of 4 in Kansas can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full Kansas eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Feeding America lists Second Harvest Community Food Bank as serving Atchison County. See the contact details above. Food banks supply the local pantries, so calling them is the quickest way to find where to get food today.
This directory lists 7 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Atchison County. The cities with the most are Atchison and Effingham. 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.