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

Monroe County has 9 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), specialty store (2), and farmers market (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Tompkinsville, Fountain Run, and Gamaliel. In Kentucky, SNAP is administered; see the official Kentucky SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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

Food bank serving Monroe County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Monroe 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 Monroe County

Cecil Farms

1115 Ebenezer Rd, Tompkinsville, KY 42167
Farmers market
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Chestnut Grove Market

688 Hestand Chestnut Grv, Tompkinsville, KY 42167
Specialty store
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Dollar General 12153

415 Main St, Fountain Run, KY 42133
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 2042

509 N Main St, Tompkinsville, KY 42167
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 3808

101 E Main St, Gamaliel, KY 42140
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar Tree 5748

1301 N Main St, Tompkinsville, KY 42167
Other SNAP retailer
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Patterson's Butcher Shop

1010 Ebenezer Rd, Tompkinsville, KY 42167
Specialty store
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Price Less Foods 59

704 N Main St, Tompkinsville, KY 42167
Supermarket
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Walmart 2654

1650 Edmonton Rd, Tompkinsville, KY 42167
Super store
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Cities in Monroe County

Fountain Run Gamaliel Tompkinsville

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.

Nearby counties in Kentucky

Looking beyond Monroe County? Browse SNAP retailers and food banks in nearby counties, or see all of Kentucky.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feeding America lists Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland as serving Monroe 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 9 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Monroe County. The cities with the most are Tompkinsville, Fountain Run, and Gamaliel. 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.