Food Assistance in Carter County, Kentucky: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Carter County has 21 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Gods Pantry Food Bank, Inc.). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (15), farmers market (3), and supermarket (2). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Grayson, Olive Hill, and Hitchins. In Kentucky, SNAP is administered; see the official Kentucky SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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21
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
5
Cities
Food bank serving Carter County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Carter 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 Carter County
Dollar General 0256
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 10557
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18843
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20190
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23053
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23257
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23346
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23415
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24187
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4060
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 381
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12381
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 693
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 804
Other SNAP retailerHouchens Save A Lot 242
SupermarketJustice Farms
Farmers marketRalph's Food Fair
Super storeSave A Lot Olive Hill 24863
SupermarketValley Of Hope Farms
Farmers marketWalgreens 19971
Other SNAP retailerWells Farms
Farmers marketCities in Carter County
Grayson
Hitchins
Olive Hill
Rush
Willard
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 Gods Pantry Food Bank, Inc. as serving Carter 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 21 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Carter County. The cities with the most are Grayson, Olive Hill, and Hitchins. 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.