Food Assistance in Ellis County, Kansas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Ellis 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 (6), super store (3), and farmers market (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Hays, Ellis, and Victoria. 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 Ellis County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Ellis 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 Ellis County
Dillon Store 014
Super storeDillon Store 061
Super storeDollar General 21915
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23319
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25552
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4427
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 7590
Other SNAP retailerDowntown Hays Market
Farmers marketPapa Murphys
Specialty storeRichs Iga Inc
Grocery storeWalgreens 6285
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 0664
Super storeCities in Ellis County
Ellis
Hays
Victoria
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 Ellis 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 Ellis County. The cities with the most are Hays, Ellis, and Victoria. 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.