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Food Assistance in Ballard County, Kentucky: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers

Ballard County has 8 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (7) and supermarket (1). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in La Center, Wickliffe, and Bandana. In Kentucky, SNAP is administered; see the official Kentucky SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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8 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
6 Cities

Food bank serving Ballard County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Ballard 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 Ballard County

Dollar General 0668

558 W Kentucky Dr, La Center, KY 42056
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 11335

61 Phillips Dr, Wickliffe, KY 42087
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 19926

1208 Kentucky Ave, Kevil, KY 42053
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 22028

23 Moore Blvd, Barlow, KY 42024
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 22178

239 E Walnut St, Lovelaceville, KY 42060
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 23807

7309 Mayfield Rd, Wickliffe, KY 42087
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 25006

11700 Oscar Rd, Bandana, KY 42022
Other SNAP retailer
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Newton's Supermarket 3276

270 Broadway, La Center, KY 42056
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Cities in Ballard County

Bandana Barlow Kevil La Center Lovelaceville Wickliffe

SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference

A household of 4 in Kentucky can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full Kentucky eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feeding America lists Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland as serving Ballard 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 8 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Ballard County. The cities with the most are La Center, Wickliffe, and Bandana. 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.