Food Assistance in Monroe County, Missouri: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Monroe County has 7 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 (3), farmers market (1), and grocery store (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Monroe City, Paris, and Madison. In Missouri, SNAP is administered; see the official Missouri SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
3
Cities
Food bank serving Monroe County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Monroe 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 Monroe County
Dollar General 17877
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20792
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3188
Other SNAP retailerLooking Back Acres
Farmers marketMonroe City 42
SupermarketPrenger Properties Llc 55
Grocery storeWhite Barn Processing
Specialty storeCities in Monroe County
Madison
Monroe City
Paris
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 Monroe 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 7 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Monroe County. The cities with the most are Monroe City, Paris, and Madison. 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.