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Food Assistance in Carson County, Texas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers

Carson County has 3 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (High Plains Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are grocery store (1), other SNAP retailers (1), and supermarket (1). They are spread across 2 cities and towns, with the most in Panhandle and Groom. In Texas, SNAP is administered; see the official Texas SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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3 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
2 Cities

Food bank serving Carson County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Carson 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 Carson County

Dollar General 24799

211 Hwy 60 W, Panhandle, TX 79068
Other SNAP retailer

Groom S & H Grocery

85 Broadway Ave, Groom, TX 79039
Grocery store

Panhandle Thriftway Ii

812 Elsie, Panhandle, TX 79068
Supermarket

Cities in Carson County

Groom Panhandle

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 High Plains Food Bank as serving Carson 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 3 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Carson County. The cities with the most are Panhandle and Groom. 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.