Food Assistance in Howard County, Texas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Howard County has 12 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (West Texas Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (7), grocery store (2), and supermarket (2). All of them are in Big Spring. In Texas, SNAP is administered; see the official Texas SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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SNAP-authorized retailers
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Food banks serving this county
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Food bank serving Howard County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Howard 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 Howard County
Bargain Mart
Grocery storeDollar General 4154
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15673
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15891
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22021
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3249
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 11823
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 3106
Other SNAP retailerHeb 051
SupermarketHull's Meat Company
Grocery storeLowe's Market 173
SupermarketWalmart 513
Super storeCities in Howard County
Big Spring
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 West Texas Food Bank as serving Howard 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 12 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Howard County. The cities with the most are Big Spring. 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.