Food Assistance in Brown County, Kansas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Brown County has 5 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 (2), farmers market (1), and grocery store (1). They are spread across 2 cities and towns, with the most in Hiawatha and Horton. 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 Brown County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Brown 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 Brown County
Dollar General 12251
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2537
Other SNAP retailerKooser General Store
Grocery storeThe Inquisitive Farmwife Nafmnp
Farmers marketWalmart Sc 342
Super storeCities in Brown County
Hiawatha
Horton
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 Brown 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 5 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Brown County. The cities with the most are Hiawatha and Horton. 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.