Food Assistance in Herkimer County, New York: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Herkimer County has 33 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 Central New York). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (18), farmers market (5), and supermarket (4). They are spread across 10 cities and towns, with the most in Herkimer, Ilion, and Little Falls. In New York, SNAP is administered; see the official New York SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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33
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
10
Cities
Food bank serving Herkimer County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Herkimer 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 Herkimer County
5 Star Market
Other SNAP retailerAldi 65031
SupermarketCommunity Co-op Store
Farmers marketDollar General 11102
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19944
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20834
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23760
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23909
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25901
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8373
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8626
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9098
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1404
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 10333
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 6667
Other SNAP retailerHannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy 8366
Super storeJuliano Farms Market
Specialty storeKellys Meat Market
Grocery storeKfc G135350
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Kinney Drugs 27
Other SNAP retailerKinney Drugs 28
Other SNAP retailerKinney Drugs 49
Other SNAP retailerKinney Drugs 57
Other SNAP retailerLicari's Dolgeville Big M #890
SupermarketMaws Farm
Farmers marketMeats On Main
Grocery storeMohawk Valley Farmers Market
Farmers marketPrice Chopper Little Falls 242
SupermarketTurner Farm Nafmnp
Farmers marketWalgreens 18376
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 2285
Super storeWest End Farm
Farmers marketWork To Ski Inc Dba Diorios Supermarket
SupermarketCities in Herkimer County
Dolgeville
Frankfort
Herkimer
Ilion
Little Falls
Mohawk
Newport
Old Forge
Utica
West Winfield
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 Central New York as serving Herkimer 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 33 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Herkimer County. The cities with the most are Herkimer, Ilion, and Little Falls. 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.