Food Assistance in Jefferson County, New York: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Jefferson County has 78 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 (35), farmers market (13), and grocery store (12). They are spread across 23 cities and towns, with the most in Watertown, Carthage, and Evans Mills. In New York, SNAP is administered; see the official New York SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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78
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
23
Cities
Food bank serving Jefferson County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Jefferson 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 Jefferson County
Adams Cheese Shop
Other SNAP retailerAldi 65014
SupermarketAldi 65027
SupermarketAldi 65028
SupermarketAlteris Italian American Market
Grocery storeAsian Market Llc
Grocery storeAubrey's Inn & Shopping Center
Grocery storeBurrs Mills Homestead Nafmnp
Farmers marketBushgardens
Farmers marketCarthage Market Corp
Grocery storeChaumont Market
Grocery storeChicory Hill Farm
Farmers marketClayton Shurfine
Super storeCountry Cousins Farm Store
Farmers marketDexter Market
Grocery storeDollar General 11222
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 12614
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16606
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19585
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19591
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22520
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22995
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23538
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30022
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30023
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6375
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6904
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8676
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8700
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9086
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9496
Other SNAP retailerDollar General Store 17286
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1406
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3635
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 9020
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 2327
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 3876
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 4065
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 7323
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 8227
Other SNAP retailerFarmers Wife Creations
Farmers marketFort Drum Commissary 2115
SupermarketForty Roots Farm Stand
Farmers marketGeneral Store Of Watertown Inc
Grocery storeHannaford Supermarket 8175
Super storeHunner's Market
Grocery storeKfc G135351
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Kfc G135352
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Kinney Drugs
Other SNAP retailerKinney Drugs 06
Other SNAP retailerCities in Jefferson County
Adams
Adams Center
Alexandria Bay
Antwerp
Belleville
Black River
Cape Vincent
Carthage
Chaumont
Clayton
Dexter
Ellisburg
Evans Mills
Fort Drum
Henderson
La Fargeville
Philadelphia
Rodman
Sackets Harbor
Theresa
W Carthage
Watertown
West Carthage
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 Jefferson 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 78 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Jefferson County. The cities with the most are Watertown, Carthage, and Evans Mills. 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.