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Food Assistance in Massachusetts: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers by County

Massachusetts has 2,957 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) in 14 counties where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and 3 Feeding America member food banks serving the state. Pick a county below for the retailers and the food bank that serves it.

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2,957 SNAP-authorized retailers
14 Counties
3 Feeding America food banks
$1,023 Max SNAP (HH of 4)

Regional food banks serving Massachusetts

Food banks supply the pantries and meal programs in their region. Call the one nearest you to ask where to get food today.

Food bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.

Largest Massachusetts counties by SNAP-authorized retailers

The 10 counties with the most SNAP-authorized retailers in the USDA data are listed below. For food banks, see the regional food banks serving Massachusetts. To apply for SNAP in Massachusetts, go to official Massachusetts SNAP page.

Middlesex County550 Worcester County373 Suffolk County356 Essex County335 Bristol County266 Hampden County263 Norfolk County243 Plymouth County188 Barnstable County111 Hampshire County104

Counties in Massachusetts

The number beside each county is its count of SNAP-authorized retailers.

Barnstable County111 Berkshire County83 Bristol County266 Dukes County10 Essex County335 Franklin County71 Hampden County263 Hampshire County104 Middlesex County550 Nantucket County4 Norfolk County243 Plymouth County188 Suffolk County356 Worcester County373

SNAP Eligibility in Massachusetts (Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families buy food. Below are the Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027 income limits and maximum monthly benefits for the 48 contiguous states and DC (Alaska and Hawaii differ). Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.

Household Size Max Gross Monthly Income (130% FPL) Max Monthly SNAP Allotment
1$1,729$306
2$2,345$562
3$2,960$808
4$3,575$1,023
5$4,191$1,217
6$4,806$1,463
7$5,421$1,616
8$6,037$1,841
Each additional+$616+$225

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Frequently Asked Questions

3 Feeding America member food banks serve Massachusetts: Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, The Greater Boston Food Bank, and Worcester County Food Bank. Their addresses, phone numbers and websites are listed on this page. Each one supplies the local pantries in its region, so calling the food bank is the fastest way to find a pantry near you.

This directory lists 2,957 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in 14 Massachusetts counties, such as grocery stores, supermarkets and farmers markets. The counties with the most are Middlesex County (550), Worcester County (373), and Suffolk County (356). Open a county page to see the stores near you.

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. Limits change with household size, see the table above. 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.