Food Assistance in Mississippi County, Missouri: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Mississippi County has 10 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 (6), supermarket (2), and grocery store (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Charleston, East Prairie, and Bertrand. In Missouri, SNAP is administered; see the official Missouri SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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SNAP-authorized retailers
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Food banks serving this county
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Food bank serving Mississippi County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Mississippi 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 Mississippi County
Dollar General 1204
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23364
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24035
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3019
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12555
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 9411
Other SNAP retailerHousman's Fish Market
Specialty storeMcclains Food Center
SupermarketMcdonalds Food Mart
SupermarketReeves Boomland 1
Grocery storeCities in Mississippi County
Bertrand
Charleston
East Prairie
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 Mississippi 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 10 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Mississippi County. The cities with the most are Charleston, East Prairie, and Bertrand. 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.