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Food Assistance in Ohio: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers by County

Ohio has 5,113 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) in 88 counties where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and 13 Feeding America member food banks serving the state. Pick a county below for the retailers and the food bank that serves it.

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5,113 SNAP-authorized retailers
88 Counties
13 Feeding America food banks
$1,023 Max SNAP (HH of 4)

Regional food banks serving Ohio

Food banks supply the pantries and meal programs in their region. Call the one nearest you to ask where to get food today.

Food bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.

Largest Ohio counties by SNAP-authorized retailers

The 10 counties with the most SNAP-authorized retailers in the USDA data are listed below. For food banks, see the regional food banks serving Ohio. To apply for SNAP in Ohio, go to official Ohio SNAP page.

Cuyahoga County544 Franklin County535 Hamilton County356 Summit County240 Montgomery County219 Stark County183 Lucas County158 Butler County147 Mahoning County127 Lorain County125

Counties in Ohio

The number beside each county is its count of SNAP-authorized retailers.

Adams County14 Allen County53 Ashland County23 Ashtabula County59 Athens County33 Auglaize County17 Belmont County37 Brown County16 Butler County147 Carroll County13 Champaign County19 Clark County69 Clermont County83 Clinton County21 Columbiana County61 Coshocton County18 Crawford County22 Cuyahoga County544 Darke County24 Defiance County18 Delaware County53 Erie County36 Fairfield County54 Fayette County17 Franklin County535 Fulton County18 Gallia County20 Geauga County44 Greene County56 Guernsey County20 Hamilton County356 Hancock County27 Hardin County12 Harrison County8 Henry County15 Highland County25 Hocking County13 Holmes County16 Huron County33 Jackson County23 Jefferson County34 Knox County24 Lake County99 Lawrence County31 Licking County73 Logan County32 Lorain County125 Lucas County158 Madison County15 Mahoning County127 Marion County29 Medina County61 Meigs County10 Mercer County16 Miami County36 Monroe County5 Montgomery County219 Morgan County7 Morrow County17 Muskingum County45 Noble County5 Ottawa County18 Paulding County11 Perry County24 Pickaway County19 Pike County16 Portage County77 Preble County19 Putnam County15 Richland County60 Ross County36 Sandusky County32 Scioto County41 Seneca County21 Shelby County19 Stark County183 Summit County240 Trumbull County115 Tuscarawas County55 Union County20 Van Wert County9 Vinton County7 Warren County76 Washington County38 Wayne County48 Williams County20 Wood County43 Wyandot County11

SNAP Eligibility in Ohio (Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families buy food. Below are the Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027 income limits and maximum monthly benefits for the 48 contiguous states and DC (Alaska and Hawaii differ). Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.

Household Size Max Gross Monthly Income (130% FPL) Max Monthly SNAP Allotment
1$1,729$306
2$2,345$562
3$2,960$808
4$3,575$1,023
5$4,191$1,217
6$4,806$1,463
7$5,421$1,616
8$6,037$1,841
Each additional+$616+$225

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Frequently Asked Questions

13 Feeding America member food banks serve Ohio: Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, Facing Hunger Foodbank, Freestore Foodbank, Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Mid-Ohio Food Collective, SE Ohio Foodbank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign & Logan Counties, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio, Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, Shared Harvest Foodbank, The Foodbank, Inc., Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank, and West Ohio Food Bank. Their addresses, phone numbers and websites are listed on this page. Each one supplies the local pantries in its region, so calling the food bank is the fastest way to find a pantry near you.

This directory lists 5,113 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in 88 Ohio counties, such as grocery stores, supermarkets and farmers markets. The counties with the most are Cuyahoga County (544), Franklin County (535), and Hamilton County (356). Open a county page to see the stores near you.

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. Limits change with household size, see the table above. 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.