Food Assistance in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Cape Girardeau County has 38 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Southeast Missouri Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (16), super store (8), and grocery store (7). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Cape Girardeau, Jackson, and Altenburg. In Missouri, SNAP is administered; see the official Missouri SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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38
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
5
Cities
Food bank serving Cape Girardeau County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau County
Aldi 41079
SupermarketAldi 41098
SupermarketCape Riverfront Market Nafmnp
Farmers marketCvs Pharmacy 10256
Other SNAP retailerDents Make Cents
Grocery storeDollar General 1194
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 1218
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 12886
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16278
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16337
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16828
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21760
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 31008
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3305
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 517
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6514
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 7123
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 761
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 10606
Other SNAP retailerFood Giant 545
SupermarketHarps Food Store 209
Super storeMonte Blanco Corp
Grocery storeNatural Health Organic Foods
Grocery storePacific Rim Market
Grocery storePapa Murphy's Mo015
Specialty storeRiver Hills Grocery
Grocery storeRon's Meat Shop
Grocery storeRuler 295
Super storeSam's Club 6479
Super storeSan Agustin Mexican Grocery Store
Grocery storeSave A Lot 24665
SupermarketSchnucks 702
Super storeSouth Side Farms Nafmnp
Farmers marketTarget Stores T- 0992
Super storeWalgreens 3338
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Neighborhood Market 7072
Super storeWalmart Sc 122
Super storeWalmart Sc 188
Super storeCities in Cape Girardeau County
Altenburg
Cape Girardeau
Jackson
Oak Ridge
Old Appleton
SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference
A household of 4 in Missouri can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full Missouri eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Feeding America lists Southeast Missouri Food Bank as serving Cape Girardeau 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 38 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Cape Girardeau County. The cities with the most are Cape Girardeau, Jackson, and Altenburg. 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.