Food Assistance in Nicholas County, Kentucky: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Nicholas County has 7 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 (4), farmers market (1), and specialty store (1). All of them are in Carlisle. In Kentucky, SNAP is administered; see the official Kentucky SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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Food bank serving Nicholas County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Nicholas 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 Nicholas County
Bluegrass Belties Farm And Orchard Market Ncfm
Farmers marketBourbon Barrel Beef
Specialty storeDollar General 2210
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30762
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30847
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 6895
Other SNAP retailerSave A Lot Carlisle 21599
SupermarketCities in Nicholas County
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 Nicholas 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 7 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Nicholas County. The cities with the most are Carlisle. 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.