Food Assistance in Matagorda County, Texas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Matagorda County has 23 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Food Bank of the Golden Crescent). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (16), supermarket (3), and grocery store (2). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Bay City, Palacios, and Blessing. In Texas, SNAP is administered; see the official Texas SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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23
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
6
Cities
Food bank serving Matagorda County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Matagorda 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 Matagorda County
B&s Meat Market
Other SNAP retailerBuddy's Butcher Shop & Seafood
Grocery storeBuddy's Seafood & Bait
Grocery storeCvs Pharmacy Inc 6723
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14008
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16431
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18534
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20652
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25191
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25714
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2934
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6310
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 2288
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12426
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12652
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13011
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 2433
Other SNAP retailerHeb 292
SupermarketJurek Smokehouse
Specialty storeLa Michoacana Meat Market 59
SupermarketLowes 113
SupermarketWalgreens 9940
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 1405
Super storeCities in Matagorda County
Bay City
Blessing
Markham
Matagorda
Palacios
Sargent
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 Food Bank of the Golden Crescent as serving Matagorda 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 23 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Matagorda County. The cities with the most are Bay City, Palacios, and Blessing. 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.