Food Assistance in Shelby County, Texas: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Shelby County has 21 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 (13), grocery store (4), and super store (4). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Center, Joaquin, and Timpson. In Texas, SNAP is administered; see the official Texas SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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21
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
5
Cities
Food bank serving Shelby County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Shelby 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 Shelby County
Brookshire Brothers 04
Super storeBrookshire Brothers 32
Super storeBrookshire Brothers 57
Super storeCenter Asian Grocery Store Llc
Grocery storeCinco De Mayo Meat Market
Grocery storeCv/ Pharmacy Inc 7480
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 10712
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 17735
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24739
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7167
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8060
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6136
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 11576
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12524
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13353
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 3555
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 4073
Other SNAP retailerH & S Discount Foods
Other SNAP retailerLa Mexicana Mexican Products
Grocery storeTun Store
Grocery storeWalmart Supercenter 364
Super storeCities in Shelby County
Center
Joaquin
Shelbyville
Tenaha
Timpson
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 Shelby 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 21 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Shelby County. The cities with the most are Center, Joaquin, and Timpson. 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.