Food Assistance in Columbia County, New York: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Columbia County has 46 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (15), farmers market (13), and grocery store (9). They are spread across 14 cities and towns, with the most in Hudson, Valatie, and Chatham. In New York, SNAP is administered; see the official New York SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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46
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
14
Cities
Food bank serving Columbia County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Columbia 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 Columbia County
Aldi 73016
SupermarketCanaan General Store
Grocery storeChatham Real Food Market Co-op Inc
Grocery storeChurchtown Dairy Farm Store
Farmers marketCommon Hands Farm Nafmnp
Farmers marketCopake Hillsdale Farmers Market
Farmers marketCvs Pharmacy 557
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 424
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 783
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 12546
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14942
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16022
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25025
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1860
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 9512
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 10547
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 2358
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 7556
Other SNAP retailerFilli's Deli And Bakery
Grocery storeFreshtown Of Hillsdale 614
Super storeGentle Time Farm Llc
Farmers marketHannaford Food & Drug 8364
Super storeHannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy 8416
Super storeHawthorne Valley Farm
Farmers marketHawthorne Valley Farm Store
Super storeHearty Roots Community Farm Nafmnp
Farmers marketHearty Roots Market
Grocery storeHudson Farmers' Market
Farmers marketMarkristo Farm
Farmers marketMcdonald's Of Valatie
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Mx Morningstar Farm
Farmers marketMx Morningstar Farm Store
Grocery storeNew Lebanon Farmers Market
Farmers marketOcean State Job Lot 504
Other SNAP retailerPrice Chopper 246
SupermarketRandom Harvest
Grocery storeRolling Grocer 19
Grocery storeRoxbury Farm Csa
Farmers marketScarecrow Farm
Farmers marketShoprite 277
SupermarketThe Meat Hook Hudson Llc
Grocery storeUprising Farm
Farmers marketUpstate Grocery Inc
Grocery storeWalgreens 17466
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 18978
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 2097
Super storeCities in Columbia County
Canaan
Chatham
Claverack
Craryville
East Nassau
Germantown
Ghent
Hillsdale
Hudson
Kinderhook
New Lebanon
Old Chatham
Philmont
Valatie
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 Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York as serving Columbia 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 46 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Columbia County. The cities with the most are Hudson, Valatie, and Chatham. 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.