Food Assistance in Henderson County, Texas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Henderson County has 45 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 (33), supermarket (5), and farmers market (2). They are spread across 12 cities and towns, with the most in Athens, Gun Barrel City, and Brownsboro. In Texas, SNAP is administered; see the official Texas SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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Food bank serving Henderson County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Henderson 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 Henderson County
3 Flags Meat Market
Grocery storeAthens Tx Farmers Market Ffab
Farmers marketBraum's 269
Other SNAP retailerBrookshire 11
SupermarketBrookshire Food Store 20
SupermarketBrookshire Food Store 64
SupermarketBrookshire Food Store 84
SupermarketCross Creek Ranch
Other SNAP retailerCvs 7419
Other SNAP retailerCvs/ Pharmacy Inc 7295
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 0259
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 0515
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 11613
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14369
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15592
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15659
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 17820
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18718
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21489
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22752
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2290
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4803
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6263
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6446
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7040
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7597
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7885
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1173
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 2798
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 11232
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13284
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13426
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13501
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 2713
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 3372
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 5021
Other SNAP retailerFlying T Meat Market
Specialty storeHlr Beef Shop
Other SNAP retailerKim's 1024
Other SNAP retailerPiggly Wiggly 4679
SupermarketSmiley Ranch
Farmers marketWalgreens 9410
Other SNAP retailerWalmart 412
Super storeWalmart Supercenter 516
Super storeY's Hometown Foods
Grocery storeCities in Henderson County
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 Henderson 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 45 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Henderson County. The cities with the most are Athens, Gun Barrel City, and Brownsboro. 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.