Food Assistance in Austin County, Texas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Austin County has 16 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Houston Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (9), specialty store (2), and super store (2). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Sealy, Bellville, and Industry. In Texas, SNAP is administered; see the official Texas SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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16
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
6
Cities
Food bank serving Austin County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Austin 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 Austin County
Bellville Meat Market
Other SNAP retailerBills Supermarket Inc
SupermarketBrookshire Brothers 39
Super storeCvs/ Pharmacy Inc 8388
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 1619
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6316
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7145
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5664
Other SNAP retailerEckermann's Meat Mkt Inc
Specialty storeFamily Dollar 11373
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 3774
Other SNAP retailerLilly's Leaf Farm N/a
Farmers marketLindemann Store
Grocery storeTexas All Grass-fed
Specialty storeWalgreens 10681
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 437
Super storeCities in Austin County
Belleville
Bellville
Industry
New Ulm
Sealy
Wallis
SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference
A household of 4 in Texas can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full Texas eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Feeding America lists Houston Food Bank as serving Austin 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 16 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Austin County. The cities with the most are Sealy, Bellville, and Industry. 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.