Food Assistance in Leake County, Mississippi: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Leake County has 12 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 (8), super store (3), and specialty store (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Carthage, Lena, and Walnut Grove. In Mississippi, SNAP is administered; see the official Mississippi SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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12
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
3
Cities
Food bank serving Leake County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Leake 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 Leake County
Cash Saver 23
Super storeCvs Pharmacy 4519
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 128
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 13096
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 17401
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20554
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24378
Other SNAP retailerDollar General Store 17544
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 8199
Other SNAP retailerEllis Farmers Market Llc
Specialty storePiggly Wiggly #12
Super storeWalmart 305
Super storeCities in Leake County
Carthage
Lena
Walnut Grove
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 Leake 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 12 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Leake County. The cities with the most are Carthage, Lena, and Walnut Grove. 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.