Food Assistance in Hancock County, Kentucky: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Hancock County has 4 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 (3) and grocery store (1). They are spread across 2 cities and towns, with the most in Hawesville and Lewisport. In Kentucky, SNAP is administered; see the official Kentucky 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 Hancock County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Hancock 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 Hancock County
Bills Iga
Grocery storeDollar General 12368
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21826
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4353
Other SNAP retailerCities in Hancock County
Hawesville
Lewisport
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 Hancock 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 4 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Hancock County. The cities with the most are Hawesville and Lewisport. 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.