Food Assistance in Sunflower County, Mississippi: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Sunflower 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 (9), supermarket (3), and grocery store (1). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Indianola, Ruleville, and Drew. In Mississippi, SNAP is administered; see the official Mississippi SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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Food bank serving Sunflower County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Sunflower 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 Sunflower County
Dollar General 11905
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 12594
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16698
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19950
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24493
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9354
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 4085
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 3724
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 4319
Other SNAP retailerRuleville Piggly Wiggly
SupermarketShoppers Value Foods
SupermarketTurner's Downtown Market Inc
SupermarketWalmart Supercenter 347
Super storeYucks Food Market
Grocery storeCities in Sunflower County
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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower County. The cities with the most are Indianola, Ruleville, and Drew. 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.