Food Assistance in Hancock County, Mississippi: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Hancock County has 22 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Feeding the Gulf Coast). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (17), super store (3), and grocery store (1). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Waveland, Bay Saint Louis, and Diamondhead. In Mississippi, SNAP is administered; see the official Mississippi SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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22
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
6
Cities
Food bank serving Hancock County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Hancock 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 Hancock County
Claiborne Hill Supermarket 2
Super storeCvs 10755
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 10388
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 10495
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 12267
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 12947
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14402
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15884
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22288
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23940
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25040
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3459
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5240
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12880
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 607
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 8940
Other SNAP retailerFroogels Super Foods 2
SupermarketLoc Le Seafood Market Llc
Other SNAP retailerRouses Market 47
Super storeSusans Sassy Sweets Llc
Grocery storeWalgreens 10321
Other SNAP retailerWalmart S/c 1195
Super storeCities in Hancock County
Bay Saint Louis
Diamondhead
Kiln
Pass Christian
Perkinston
Waveland
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 Feeding the Gulf Coast as serving Hancock 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 22 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Hancock County. The cities with the most are Waveland, Bay Saint Louis, and Diamondhead. 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.