Food Assistance in Cherokee County, Texas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Cherokee County has 24 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (East Texas Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (16), super store (4), and supermarket (3). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Jacksonville, Rusk, and Alto. In Texas, SNAP is administered; see the official Texas SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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24
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
5
Cities
Food bank serving Cherokee County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Cherokee 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 Cherokee County
Brookshire Brothers 17
Super storeBrookshire Brothers 22
Super storeBrookshire Brothers 7
Super storeCarniceria Del Pueblo
SupermarketCvs/ Pharmacy Inc 7780
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 0998
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 10733
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 12355
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 13919
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20054
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21664
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4235
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1066
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 9561
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 10564
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 11903
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 2914
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 4568
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 8312
Other SNAP retailerJoe Smith Farms Inc And Garden Center
Farmers marketKim's 46
Other SNAP retailerSuper 1 Foods 650
SupermarketT&r Wilburn Llc
SupermarketWalmart Supercenter 180
Super storeCities in Cherokee County
Alto
Jacksonville
New Summerfield
Rusk
Wells
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 East Texas Food Bank as serving Cherokee 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 24 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Cherokee County. The cities with the most are Jacksonville, Rusk, and Alto. 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.