Food Assistance in Rains County, Texas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Rains County has 7 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 (6) and supermarket (1). They are spread across 2 cities and towns, with the most in Emory and Point. 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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Cities
Food bank serving Rains County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Rains 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 Rains County
Brookshire Food Store 4
SupermarketDollar General 16281
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16284
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4466
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 11087
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13600
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 5601
Other SNAP retailerCities in Rains County
Emory
Point
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 Rains 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 7 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Rains County. The cities with the most are Emory and Point. 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.