Food Assistance in Letcher County, Kentucky: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Letcher County has 20 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 (9), supermarket (6), and farmers market (3). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Whitesburg, Jenkins, and Isom. In Kentucky, SNAP is administered; see the official Kentucky SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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20
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
6
Cities
Food bank serving Letcher County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Letcher 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 Letcher County
Big John's Farm
Farmers marketDollar General 0349
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 0226
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 0348
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 13023
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23868
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 8882
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 11384
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 739
Other SNAP retailerFood City 436
SupermarketFood World Iga
SupermarketLetcher County Farmers Market
Farmers marketPic Pac Grocery & Deli
SupermarketPrice Less Foods 483
SupermarketSave A Lot Jenkins 45107
SupermarketSave A Lot Whitesburg 23582
SupermarketSouthdown Farm
Farmers marketThe Produce Barn
Specialty storeWalgreens 17328
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Store 552
Super storeCities in Letcher County
Blackey
Ermine
Isom
Jenkins
Neon
Whitesburg
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 Letcher 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 20 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Letcher County. The cities with the most are Whitesburg, Jenkins, and Isom. 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.