Food Assistance in Chemung County, New York: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Chemung County has 44 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Food Bank of the Southern Tier). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (23), restaurant (restaurant meals program) (5), and super store (5). They are spread across 8 cities and towns, with the most in Elmira, Horseheads, and Beaver Dams. In New York, SNAP is administered; see the official New York SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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44
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
8
Cities
Food bank serving Chemung County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Chemung 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 Chemung County
Aj's Deli
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Aldi 65058
SupermarketAldi 65059
SupermarketCalmunity Farms Llc
Farmers marketDollar General 10705
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 10820
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 11195
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15843
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16566
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19976
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20329
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20645
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24584
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25090
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8106
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8364
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8958
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9657
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1415
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 904
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 10194
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 1724
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 3392
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 5066
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 5204
Other SNAP retailerFoodra Inc
Grocery storeHabee Farms Llc
Farmers marketHorseheads Village Foods Inc.
Other SNAP retailerJubilee Foods
Super storeMaine Harvest Seafood
Specialty storeMcdonald's - Grand Central
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Mcdonald's - N Main St
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Mcdonald's - Southport
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Mcdonald's-arnot Mall
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Minier's
Super storeRenkos
Grocery storeSam's Club 6431
Super storeTarget 2158
Super storeTops Pt Llc D/b/a Tops Pt 578
SupermarketWalgreens 10864
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 1976
Super storeWegmans 70
SupermarketWeis Markets 116
SupermarketWisner Market
Farmers marketCities in Chemung County
Beaver Dams
Big Flats
Breesport
Elmira
Horseheads
Pine City
Pine Valley
Wellsburg
SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference
A household of 4 in New York can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full New York eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Feeding America lists Food Bank of the Southern Tier as serving Chemung 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 44 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Chemung County. The cities with the most are Elmira, Horseheads, and Beaver Dams. 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.