Food Assistance in Benton County, Mississippi: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Benton County has 5 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Mid-South Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (3), farmers market (1), and supermarket (1). They are spread across 2 cities and towns, with the most in Ashland and Hickory Flat. In Mississippi, SNAP is administered; see the official Mississippi SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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SNAP-authorized retailers
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Food banks serving this county
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Food bank serving Benton County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Benton 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 Benton County
Dollar General 12443
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3639
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12986
Other SNAP retailerFood Giant 589
SupermarketTubby Creek Farm
Farmers marketCities in Benton County
Ashland
Hickory Flat
SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference
A household of 4 in Mississippi can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full Mississippi eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Feeding America lists Mid-South Food Bank as serving Benton 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 5 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Benton County. The cities with the most are Ashland and Hickory Flat. 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.