Food Assistance in Lamar County, Mississippi: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Lamar County has 27 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 (18), grocery store (4), and supermarket (3). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Hattiesburg, Purvis, and Lumberton. In Mississippi, SNAP is administered; see the official Mississippi SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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27
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
4
Cities
Food bank serving Lamar County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Lamar 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 Lamar County
365 Food Mart Llc
Grocery storeCorner Market 6075
SupermarketCvs Pharmacy 8993
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6473
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 10267
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22711
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24001
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25990
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 31531
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3371
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3398
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8238
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8479
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9731
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 9211
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 11446
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13215
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 394
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 661
Other SNAP retailerJae Jones Farm
Farmers marketMorgan's Discount Grocery
Grocery storeOlde Tyme Farmers Market
Grocery storePiggly Wiggly 3
SupermarketRamey's 2
SupermarketRamey's 7
Grocery storeRouses Market 96
Super storeWalgreens 7579
Other SNAP retailerCities in Lamar County
Hattiesburg
Lumberton
Purvis
Sumrall
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 Lamar 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 27 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Lamar County. The cities with the most are Hattiesburg, Purvis, and Lumberton. 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.