Food Assistance in Tioga County, New York: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Tioga County has 23 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 (13), farmers market (3), and grocery store (3). They are spread across 8 cities and towns, with the most in Owego, Apalachin, and Candor. In New York, SNAP is administered; see the official New York SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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23
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
8
Cities
Food bank serving Tioga County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Tioga 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 Tioga County
7 Counties Farmers Market
Farmers marketAldi 65062
SupermarketCandor Farmers Market
Farmers marketCommunity Shop Iga
Grocery storeCvs Pharmacy 2252
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 10153
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16036
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18509
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19035
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19746
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6065
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6172
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9051
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 4364
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 9039
Other SNAP retailerFarmer Browns Marketplace Llc Nafmnp
Farmers marketHollenbeck's Shursave
SupermarketJohns Fine Foods
Grocery storeJolly Farmer Ent Inc
Grocery storeParkers Produce
Specialty storePrice Chopper Owego 216
SupermarketSpencer Shur Fine Food Mart
Other SNAP retailerSweeney's Market
Other SNAP retailerCities in Tioga County
Apalachin
Berkshire
Candor
Newark Valley
Nichols
Owego
Spencer
Waverly
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 Tioga 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 23 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Tioga County. The cities with the most are Owego, Apalachin, and Candor. 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.