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

Mccreary County has 14 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 (8), farmers market (2), and grocery store (1). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Pine Knot, Whitley City, and Strunk. In Kentucky, SNAP is administered; see the official Kentucky SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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

Food bank serving Mccreary County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Mccreary 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 Mccreary County

Dollar General 0719

784 N Highway 27, Whitley City, KY 42653
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 18342

940 Wilburn K Ross Highway, Stearns, KY 42647
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 20422

36 P P Walker Rd, Parkers Lake, KY 42634
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 22521

6724 S Hwy 27, Strunk, KY 42649
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 24017

380 Josh Hill Rd, Pine Knot, KY 42635
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 6346

71 Hogue Rd, Pine Knot, KY 42635
Other SNAP retailer

Family Dollar 1615

560 N Highway 27, Whitley City, KY 42653
Other SNAP retailer

Family Dollar 8298

245 E Highway 92, Pine Knot, KY 42635
Other SNAP retailer

Houchen's Save A Lot 413

65 Krit Kind Rd, Whitley City, KY 42653
Supermarket

Kroger 916

1187 N Highway 27, Whitley City, KY 42653
Super store

Mine 18 Farms

3224 Mine 18 Rd, Strunk, KY 42649
Farmers market

Perkins Meat & Feed Store Llc No

503 Leamond Richmond Rd, Pine Knot, KY 42635
Specialty store

Pine Knot Grocery Llc

6220 St Highway 1651, Pine Knot, KY 42635
Grocery store

R&s Family Farms

10101 Sandhill Rd, Whitley City, KY 42653
Farmers market

Cities in Mccreary County

Parkers Lake Pine Knot Stearns Strunk Whitley City

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 Mccreary 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 14 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Mccreary County. The cities with the most are Pine Knot, Whitley City, and Strunk. 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.