Food Assistance in Missouri: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers by County
Missouri has 2,658 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) in 115 counties where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and 6 Feeding America member food banks serving the state. Pick a county below for the retailers and the food bank that serves it.
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2,658
SNAP-authorized retailers
115
Counties
6
Feeding America food banks
$1,023
Max SNAP (HH of 4)
Regional food banks serving Missouri
Food banks supply the pantries and meal programs in their region. Call the one nearest you to ask where to get food today.
Ozarks Food Harvest
Feeding America memberSecond Harvest Community Food Bank
Feeding America memberSoutheast Missouri Food Bank
Feeding America memberSt. Louis Area Foodbank
Feeding America memberThe Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
Feeding America memberFood bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
Largest Missouri counties by SNAP-authorized retailers
The 10 counties with the most SNAP-authorized retailers in the USDA data are listed below. For food banks, see the regional food banks serving Missouri. To apply for SNAP in Missouri, go to official Missouri SNAP page.
Counties in Missouri
The number beside each county is its count of SNAP-authorized retailers.
Adair County8
Andrew County5
Atchison County4
Audrain County14
Barry County27
Barton County9
Bates County8
Benton County11
Bollinger County6
Boone County57
Buchanan County40
Butler County27
Caldwell County5
Callaway County14
Camden County24
Cape Girardeau County38
Carroll County4
Carter County4
Cass County39
Cedar County10
Chariton County6
Christian County36
Clark County4
Clay County91
Clinton County12
Cole County30
Cooper County7
Crawford County11
Dade County6
Dallas County11
Daviess County7
De Kalb County5
Dent County9
Douglas County7
Dunklin County16
Franklin County46
Gasconade County7
Gentry County4
Greene County137
Grundy County7
Harrison County4
Henry County16
Hickory County9
Holt County4
Howard County6
Howell County29
Iron County9
Jackson County263
Jasper County72
Jefferson County64
Johnson County23
Knox County5
Laclede County23
Lafayette County16
Lawrence County15
Lewis County6
Lincoln County22
Linn County7
Livingston County9
Macon County7
Madison County6
Maries County4
Marion County15
Mcdonald County19
Mercer County4
Miller County12
Mississippi County10
Moniteau County8
Monroe County7
Montgomery County7
Morgan County18
New Madrid County12
Newton County35
Nodaway County7
Oregon County10
Osage County8
Ozark County6
Pemiscot County11
Perry County7
Pettis County18
Phelps County19
Pike County9
Platte County30
Polk County13
Pulaski County19
Putnam County2
Ralls County3
Randolph County16
Ray County8
Reynolds County5
Ripley County8
Sainte Genevieve County8
Saline County11
Schuyler County4
Scotland County5
Scott County25
Shannon County7
Shelby County4
St Charles County114
St Clair County7
St Francois County37
St Louis City County135
St Louis County359
Stoddard County15
Stone County16
Sullivan County3
Taney County34
Texas County15
Vernon County7
Warren County15
Washington County11
Wayne County8
Webster County21
Worth County2
Wright County17
SNAP Eligibility in Missouri (Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families buy food. Below are the Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027 income limits and maximum monthly benefits for the 48 contiguous states and DC (Alaska and Hawaii differ). Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
| Household Size | Max Gross Monthly Income (130% FPL) | Max Monthly SNAP Allotment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,729 | $306 |
| 2 | $2,345 | $562 |
| 3 | $2,960 | $808 |
| 4 | $3,575 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $4,191 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $4,806 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $5,421 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $6,037 | $1,841 |
| Each additional | +$616 | +$225 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
6 Feeding America member food banks serve Missouri: Harvesters - The Community Food Network, Ozarks Food Harvest, Second Harvest Community Food Bank, Southeast Missouri Food Bank, St. Louis Area Foodbank, and The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri. Their addresses, phone numbers and websites are listed on this page. Each one supplies the local pantries in its region, so calling the food bank is the fastest way to find a pantry near you.
This directory lists 2,658 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in 115 Missouri counties, such as grocery stores, supermarkets and farmers markets. The counties with the most are St Louis County (359), Jackson County (263), and Greene County (137). Open a county page to see the stores near you.
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. Limits change with household size, see the table above. 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.