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

Edmonson County has 5 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 (4) and grocery store (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Brownsville, Smiths Grove, and Sweeden. In Kentucky, SNAP is administered; see the official Kentucky SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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5 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
3 Cities

Food bank serving Edmonson County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Edmonson 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 Edmonson County

Dollar General 12703

2924 Chalybeate Rd, Smiths Grove, KY 42171
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 23701

60 Nolin Dam Rd, Sweeden, KY 42285
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 4088

1360 Ky Highway 259 N, Brownsville, KY 42210
Other SNAP retailer

Family Dollar 6241

644 S Main St, Brownsville, KY 42210
Other SNAP retailer

The Cee Bee Food Store

584 S Main St, Brownsville, KY 42210
Grocery store

Cities in Edmonson County

Brownsville Smiths Grove Sweeden

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 Edmonson 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 5 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Edmonson County. The cities with the most are Brownsville, Smiths Grove, and Sweeden. 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.