Food Assistance in Lewis County, New York: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Lewis County has 18 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 (9), farmers market (3), and supermarket (2). They are spread across 7 cities and towns, with the most in Lowville, Lyons Falls, and Copenhagen. In New York, SNAP is administered; see the official New York SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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Food bank serving Lewis County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Lewis 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 Lewis County
Croghan Meat Market
Specialty storeDollar General 11150
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 11550
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 17843
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19679
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21446
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30025
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30085
Other SNAP retailerGrass Roots Meats
Farmers marketHartleys Meat Market
Other SNAP retailerKinney Drugs 20
Other SNAP retailerLyons Falls Alive Farmers Market Nafmnp
Farmers marketMcdonald's-lowville
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Miller's Meat Market
SupermarketSimmons Farm
Farmers marketThe Depot
Grocery storeTops Markets 574
SupermarketWalmart Supercenter 5498
Super storeCities in Lewis County
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 Lewis 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 18 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Lewis County. The cities with the most are Lowville, Lyons Falls, and Copenhagen. 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.