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

Hamilton County has 8 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Tarrant Area Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (5), grocery store (1), and specialty store (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Hamilton, Hico, and Jonesboro. In Texas, SNAP is administered; see the official Texas SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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

Food bank serving Hamilton County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Hamilton 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 Hamilton County

Brookshire Brothers 84

1004 E Main St, Hamilton, TX 76531
Super store

Dollar General 23505

11401 S State Highway 36, Jonesboro, TX 76538
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 3804

411 E Main St, Hamilton, TX 76531
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 7992

603 Cedar St, Hico, TX 76457
Other SNAP retailer

Family Dollar 12703

403 Cedar St, Hico, TX 76457
Other SNAP retailer

Family Dollar 12802

519 W Main St, Hamilton, TX 76531
Other SNAP retailer

Hamilton County Quality Meats Llc

1205 S Rice St, Hamilton, TX 76531
Specialty store

Lowes 121

300 E Third St, Hico, TX 76457
Grocery store

Cities in Hamilton County

Hamilton Hico Jonesboro

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 Tarrant Area Food Bank as serving Hamilton 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 8 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Hamilton County. The cities with the most are Hamilton, Hico, and Jonesboro. 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.