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Food Assistance in Lawrence County, Mississippi: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers

Lawrence County has 9 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 (7) and supermarket (2). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Monticello, Newhebron, and Jayess. In Mississippi, SNAP is administered; see the official Mississippi SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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9 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
5 Cities

Food bank serving Lawrence County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Lawrence 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 Lawrence County

Dollar General 19483

924 Highway 27, Monticello, MS 39654
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 23384

899 Smith Ferry Rd, Sontag, MS 39665
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 23903

35 Highway 44, Jayess, MS 39641
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 24055

531 N Shady Grove Rd, Silver Creek, MS 39663
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 3173

1511 W Broad St, Monticello, MS 39654
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 9599

405 Main St, Newhebron, MS 39140
Other SNAP retailer

Family Dollar 7601

713 E Broad St, Monticello, MS 39654
Other SNAP retailer

Ramey's 10

136 F E Sellers Hwy, Monticello, MS 39654
Supermarket

Sullivan's Grocery 1

306 Franklin St, Newhebron, MS 39140
Supermarket

Cities in Lawrence County

Jayess Monticello Newhebron Silver Creek Sontag

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 Lawrence 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 9 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Lawrence County. The cities with the most are Monticello, Newhebron, and Jayess. 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.