Food Assistance in Kemper County, Mississippi: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Kemper 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 (Mississippi Food Network). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (4) and supermarket (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in De Kalb, Dekalb, and Scooba. 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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Cities
Food bank serving Kemper County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Kemper 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 Kemper County
Dollar General 17578
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25073
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9333
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12882
Other SNAP retailerPilgrims Foodliner
SupermarketCities in Kemper County
De Kalb
Dekalb
Scooba
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 Mississippi Food Network as serving Kemper 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 Kemper County. The cities with the most are De Kalb, Dekalb, and Scooba. 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.