Food Assistance in Lowndes County, Mississippi: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Lowndes County has 34 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 (25), super store (4), and supermarket (3). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Columbus, Caledonia, and Artesia. In Mississippi, SNAP is administered; see the official Mississippi SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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34
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
4
Cities
Food bank serving Lowndes County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Lowndes 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 Lowndes County
Caledonia Shop & Save
SupermarketColumbus Afb Commissary 109
SupermarketDollar General 10265
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 12817
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 13197
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 13716
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15134
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16840
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 17420
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 17946
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20144
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20196
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25830
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30044
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3729
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4334
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4711
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6120
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8399
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 111
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1491
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13683
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13792
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13953
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 7451
Other SNAP retailerFood Giant 584
SupermarketJames Fish & Seafood
Specialty storeKroger 427
Super storePiggly Wiggly 20
Grocery storeSunflower Food Store #44
Super storeSunflower Food Store #56
Super storeWalgreens 02676
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 19986
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 495
Super storeCities in Lowndes County
Artesia
Caledonia
Columbus
Steens
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 Lowndes 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 34 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Lowndes County. The cities with the most are Columbus, Caledonia, and Artesia. 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.