Food Assistance in Newton County, Mississippi: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Newton County has 14 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 (10), super store (2), and grocery store (1). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Newton, Decatur, and Union. In Mississippi, SNAP is administered; see the official Mississippi SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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14
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
6
Cities
Food bank serving Newton County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Newton 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 Newton County
Dollar General 12877
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20958
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24477
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24727
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2689
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30529
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7620
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 10393
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12695
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12723
Other SNAP retailerGarvin's Cashsaver 206
Super storeGriff's Big G Supermarket
Grocery storePiggly Wiggly Union Inc
SupermarketWalmart Store 1069
Super storeCities in Newton County
Conehatta
Decatur
Hickory
Little Rock
Newton
Union
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 Newton 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 14 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Newton County. The cities with the most are Newton, Decatur, and Union. 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.