Food Assistance in Shelby County, Kentucky: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Shelby County has 16 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Dare to Care Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (8), grocery store (5), and super store (2). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Shelbyville, Simpsonville, and Waddy. In Kentucky, SNAP is administered; see the official Kentucky SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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16
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
3
Cities
Food bank serving Shelby County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Shelby 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 Shelby County
Cvs Pharmacy 10200
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 0199
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15356
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18641
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21175
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 2999
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 638
Other SNAP retailerKroger 0777
Super storeLa Guatemex
Grocery storeLa Michoacana Inc
Grocery storeLa Tienda Yanely
Grocery storeLatino Supermercado
Grocery storeSave A Lot Shelbyville 24879
SupermarketTienda Genesis
Grocery storeWalgreen 9443
Other SNAP retailerWalmart S/c 497
Super storeCities in Shelby County
Shelbyville
Simpsonville
Waddy
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 Dare to Care Food Bank as serving Shelby 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 16 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Shelby County. The cities with the most are Shelbyville, Simpsonville, and Waddy. 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.