Food Assistance in Monroe County, Mississippi: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Monroe County has 20 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Mid-South Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (16), supermarket (3), and super store (1). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Amory, Aberdeen, and Hamilton. In Mississippi, SNAP is administered; see the official Mississippi SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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20
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
6
Cities
Food bank serving Monroe County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Monroe 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 Monroe County
Dollar General 0804
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 10950
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 13279
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 17605
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 17646
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21102
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21110
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25835
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30291
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7301
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8886
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 8193
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12872
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 4127
Other SNAP retailerFood Giant 586
SupermarketFood Giant 587
SupermarketFreshly's Market
SupermarketWalgreens 12750
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 17341
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 118
Super storeCities in Monroe County
Aberdeen
Amory
Caledonia
Hamilton
Nettleton
Smithville
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 Mid-South Food Bank as serving Monroe 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 20 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Monroe County. The cities with the most are Amory, Aberdeen, and Hamilton. 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.