Food Assistance in Cole County, Missouri: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Cole County has 30 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (16), super store (8), and supermarket (3). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Jefferson City, Centertown, and Eugene. In Missouri, SNAP is administered; see the official Missouri SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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30
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
6
Cities
Food bank serving Cole County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Cole 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 Cole County
Aldi 41085
SupermarketCapital City Farmers Market
Farmers marketDollar General 10286
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 11811
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 1219
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 1433
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 17598
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20651
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21883
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24448
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30714
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9518
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 0558
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 9471
Other SNAP retailerDollartree Plus 9204
Other SNAP retailerGerbes 118
Super storeGerbes 122
Super storeHen House 47
SupermarketHy-vee Food Store 1303
Super storeNatural Grocers U163
SupermarketRb International Food Store
Grocery storeSam's Club 6505
Super storeSchnucks 726
Super storeShirks Country Market Llc
Grocery storeTarget Stores T- 0752
Super storeWalgreens 12749
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 3017
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 9713
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Sc 5477
Super storeWalmart Supercenter 29
Super storeCities in Cole County
Centertown
Eugene
Jefferson City
Russellville
Saint Martins
Wardsville
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 The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri as serving Cole 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 30 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Cole County. The cities with the most are Jefferson City, Centertown, and Eugene. 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.