Food Assistance in Nelson County, Kentucky: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Nelson 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 (Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (13), super store (5), and grocery store (1). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Bardstown, New Haven, and Coxs Creek. 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
5
Cities
Food bank serving Nelson County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Nelson 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 Nelson County
Bardstown Save A Lot 23254
Super storeBoone's Butcher Shop
Super storeDollar General 0055
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8199
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 12937
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15753
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19683
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21513
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23545
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 31163
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 31643
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 81
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8651
Other SNAP retailerDollar General Market 12017
Super storeDollar Tree 2504
Other SNAP retailerHouchens Iga 048
SupermarketKroger #L-00408 L408
Super storeOlde Delaney's
Grocery storeWalgreens 11307
Other SNAP retailerWalmart S/c 729
Super storeCities in Nelson County
Bardstown
Bloomfield
Boston
Coxs Creek
New Haven
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 Nelson 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 Nelson County. The cities with the most are Bardstown, New Haven, and Coxs Creek. 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.