Food Assistance in Nebraska: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers by County
Nebraska has 859 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) in 87 counties where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and 2 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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859
SNAP-authorized retailers
87
Counties
2
Feeding America food banks
$1,023
Max SNAP (HH of 4)
Regional food banks serving Nebraska
Food banks supply the pantries and meal programs in their region. Call the one nearest you to ask where to get food today.
Food Bank of Lincoln
Feeding America memberFood bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
Largest Nebraska 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 Nebraska. To apply for SNAP in Nebraska, go to official Nebraska SNAP page.
Counties in Nebraska
The number beside each county is its count of SNAP-authorized retailers.
Adams County15
Antelope County4
Boone County6
Box Butte County6
Boyd County3
Brown County3
Buffalo County21
Burt County8
Butler County4
Cass County6
Cedar County5
Chase County3
Cherry County5
Cheyenne County4
Clay County3
Colfax County8
Cuming County7
Custer County8
Dakota County15
Dawes County5
Dawson County14
Deuel County2
Dixon County1
Dodge County21
Douglas County199
Dundy County2
Fillmore County2
Franklin County3
Frontier County2
Furnas County8
Gage County11
Garden County1
Garfield County2
Gosper County1
Grant County1
Greeley County1
Hall County30
Hamilton County3
Harlan County2
Hayes County1
Hitchcock County2
Holt County12
Hooker County1
Howard County3
Jefferson County3
Johnson County4
Kearney County4
Keith County6
Keya Paha County1
Kimball County4
Knox County10
Lancaster County112
Lincoln County12
Logan County1
Madison County26
Merrick County3
Morrill County4
Nance County3
Nemaha County4
Nuckolls County2
Otoe County8
Pawnee County2
Perkins County2
Phelps County6
Pierce County6
Platte County19
Polk County4
Red Willow County5
Richardson County5
Rock County2
Saline County10
Sarpy County44
Saunders County6
Scotts Bluff County15
Seward County7
Sheridan County9
Sherman County4
Sioux County1
Stanton County2
Thayer County4
Thomas County2
Thurston County4
Valley County4
Washington County7
Wayne County5
Webster County4
York County9
SNAP Eligibility in Nebraska (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
2 Feeding America member food banks serve Nebraska: Food Bank for the Heartland and Food Bank of Lincoln. 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 859 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in 87 Nebraska counties, such as grocery stores, supermarkets and farmers markets. The counties with the most are Douglas County (199), Lancaster County (112), and Sarpy County (44). 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.