Food Assistance in Cherokee County, Kansas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Cherokee County has 12 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Kansas Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (7), farmers market (2), and grocery store (1). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Columbus, Baxter Springs, and Galena. 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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Cities
Food bank serving Cherokee County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Cherokee 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 Cherokee County
Apple Market 2733
Grocery storeColumbus Farmers Market Nafmnp
Farmers marketDollar General 0883
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20670
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2667
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3294
Other SNAP retailerErnst Farm Ffab
Farmers marketFamily Dollar 12675
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12960
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13387
Other SNAP retailerHarps Food Store 502
Super storeKing Cash Saver 41
SupermarketCities in Cherokee County
Baxter Springs
Columbus
Galena
Riverton
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 Kansas Food Bank as serving Cherokee 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 12 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Cherokee County. The cities with the most are Columbus, Baxter Springs, and Galena. 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.