Food Assistance in Houston County, Texas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Houston 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 (East Texas Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (9), farmers market (2), and specialty store (2). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Crockett, Grapeland, and Kennard. In Texas, SNAP is administered; see the official Texas SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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Food bank serving Houston County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Houston 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 Houston County
Brookshire Brothers 85
Super storeDollar General 2957
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6105
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30357
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6909
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5896
Other SNAP retailerF And J Farms Nafmnp
Farmers marketFamily Dollar 10185
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 11591
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12651
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 6713
Other SNAP retailerHeb 287
SupermarketJ & W Meats And Wild Game 1
Specialty storeSk Prime Pastures
Farmers marketTyer's Processing
Specialty storeWalmart Supermarket 236
Super storeCities in Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County. The cities with the most are Crockett, Grapeland, and Kennard. 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.