Food Assistance in Kentucky: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers by County
Kentucky has 2,453 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) in 120 counties where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and 6 Feeding America member food banks serving the state. Pick a county below for the retailers and the food bank that serves it.
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2,453
SNAP-authorized retailers
120
Counties
6
Feeding America food banks
$1,023
Max SNAP (HH of 4)
Regional food banks serving Kentucky
Food banks supply the pantries and meal programs in their region. Call the one nearest you to ask where to get food today.
Facing Hunger Foodbank
Feeding America memberFeeding America, Kentucky's Heartland
Feeding America memberFreestore Foodbank
Feeding America memberGods Pantry Food Bank, Inc.
Feeding America memberTri-State Food Bank, Inc.
Feeding America memberFood bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
Largest Kentucky counties by SNAP-authorized retailers
The 10 counties with the most SNAP-authorized retailers in the USDA data are listed below. For food banks, see the regional food banks serving Kentucky. To apply for SNAP in Kentucky, go to official Kentucky SNAP page.
Counties in Kentucky
The number beside each county is its count of SNAP-authorized retailers.
Adair County14
Allen County12
Anderson County10
Ballard County8
Barren County37
Bath County8
Bell County16
Boone County46
Bourbon County11
Boyd County24
Boyle County16
Bracken County4
Breathitt County11
Breckinridge County17
Bullitt County30
Butler County10
Caldwell County10
Calloway County18
Campbell County33
Carlisle County4
Carroll County8
Carter County21
Casey County19
Christian County36
Clark County15
Clay County18
Clinton County7
Crittenden County6
Cumberland County9
Daviess County51
Edmonson County5
Elliott County4
Estill County12
Fayette County124
Fleming County11
Floyd County31
Franklin County23
Fulton County8
Gallatin County4
Garrard County7
Grant County13
Graves County30
Grayson County19
Green County9
Greenup County21
Hancock County4
Hardin County53
Harlan County24
Harrison County15
Hart County21
Henderson County18
Henry County11
Hickman County3
Hopkins County32
Jackson County11
Jefferson County346
Jessamine County21
Johnson County15
Kenton County55
Knott County9
Knox County22
Larue County10
Laurel County41
Lawrence County12
Lee County10
Leslie County8
Letcher County20
Lewis County8
Lincoln County21
Livingston County9
Logan County17
Lyon County5
Madison County37
Magoffin County11
Marion County14
Marshall County20
Martin County10
Mason County11
Mccracken County39
Mccreary County14
Mclean County8
Meade County13
Menifee County10
Mercer County13
Metcalfe County8
Monroe County9
Montgomery County19
Morgan County12
Muhlenburg County21
Nelson County20
Nicholas County7
Ohio County13
Oldham County16
Owen County8
Owsley County7
Pendleton County8
Perry County21
Pike County46
Powell County10
Pulaski County55
Robertson County1
Rockcastle County13
Rowan County19
Russell County16
Scott County13
Shelby County16
Simpson County12
Spencer County7
Taylor County17
Todd County9
Trigg County11
Trimble County3
Union County9
Warren County81
Washington County9
Wayne County14
Webster County8
Whitley County27
Wolfe County8
Woodford County9
SNAP Eligibility in Kentucky (Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families buy food. Below are the Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027 income limits and maximum monthly benefits for the 48 contiguous states and DC (Alaska and Hawaii differ). Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
| Household Size | Max Gross Monthly Income (130% FPL) | Max Monthly SNAP Allotment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,729 | $306 |
| 2 | $2,345 | $562 |
| 3 | $2,960 | $808 |
| 4 | $3,575 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $4,191 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $4,806 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $5,421 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $6,037 | $1,841 |
| Each additional | +$616 | +$225 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
6 Feeding America member food banks serve Kentucky: Dare to Care Food Bank, Facing Hunger Foodbank, Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland, Freestore Foodbank, Gods Pantry Food Bank, Inc., and Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.. Their addresses, phone numbers and websites are listed on this page. Each one supplies the local pantries in its region, so calling the food bank is the fastest way to find a pantry near you.
This directory lists 2,453 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in 120 Kentucky counties, such as grocery stores, supermarkets and farmers markets. The counties with the most are Jefferson County (346), Fayette County (124), and Warren County (81). Open a county page to see the stores near you.
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. Limits change with household size, see the table above. 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.