Food Assistance in Tompkins County, New York: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Tompkins County has 42 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 (18), farmers market (6), and super store (6). They are spread across 7 cities and towns, with the most in Ithaca, Dryden, and Trumansburg. In New York, SNAP is administered; see the official New York SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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42
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
7
Cities
Food bank serving Tompkins County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Tompkins 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 Tompkins County
Aldi 65011
SupermarketAldi 65057
SupermarketAnabel's Grocery
Grocery storeBj's Wholesale Club 352
Super storeClark's Food Mart Llc
SupermarketCvs Pharmacy 502
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14064
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 17711
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21094
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22567
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22623
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23670
Other SNAP retailerDollar General Store 16838
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 8262
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 959
Other SNAP retailerEddydale Farm Market
Other SNAP retailerFreeville Farmers Market
Farmers marketGreenstar Cooperative Market
Super storeGreenstar Cooperative Market Inc - Dewitt Mall
Grocery storeGreenstar Cooperative Market Inc.
Grocery storeIthaca Farmers Market
Farmers marketJasper Meadows Farm
Farmers marketKfc G135858
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Kinney Drugs 100
Other SNAP retailerKinney Drugs 71
Other SNAP retailerKinney Drugs 82
Other SNAP retailerLee's Ithaca Tofu
Other SNAP retailerP&c Fresh Market 107
Super storePine Ridge Grocery 2
Grocery storeRen's Mart Inc - Ren's Mart Asian Groceries
Grocery storeShur-save Food Store
Super storeTarget 1508
Super storeTops Markets 522
SupermarketTrader Joe's 568
SupermarketTrumansburg Farmers Market
Farmers marketWalgreens 19370
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 19684
Other SNAP retailerWalmart 5240
Super storeWegmans 71
SupermarketWellspring Forest Farm Nafmnp
Farmers marketWin Li Oriental Supermarket
Other SNAP retailerYouth Farm Project
Farmers marketCities in Tompkins County
Dryden
Freeville
Groton
Ithaca
Lansing
Locke
Trumansburg
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 Tompkins 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 42 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Tompkins County. The cities with the most are Ithaca, Dryden, and Trumansburg. 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.