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Food Banks in Iowa

Find 1,546 food banks, food pantries, and SNAP retailers across 99 counties in Iowa. Our free directory includes addresses, phone numbers, and maps to help you locate food assistance near you.

1,546 Total Locations
99 Counties
4 Food Banks
$975 Max SNAP (HH of 4)

Counties in Iowa

Adair County5 Adams County2 Allamakee County10 Appanoose County9 Audubon County4 Benton County15 Black Hawk County75 Boone County13 Bremer County13 Buchanan County10 Buena Vista County13 Butler County10 Calhoun County8 Carroll County11 Cass County9 Cedar County8 Cerro Gordo County22 Cherokee County5 Chickasaw County7 Clarke County9 Clay County10 Clayton County13 Clinton County20 Crawford County10 Dallas County32 Davis County6 Decatur County5 Delaware County6 Des Moines County16 Dickinson County8 Dubuque County38 Emmet County5 Fayette County9 Floyd County7 Franklin County6 Fremont County3 Greene County4 Grundy County7 Guthrie County8 Hamilton County8 Hancock County4 Hardin County14 Harrison County10 Henry County8 Howard County8 Humboldt County5 Ida County5 Iowa County8 Jackson County13 Jasper County12 Jefferson County8 Johnson County59 Jones County10 Keokuk County6 Kossuth County9 Lee County19 Linn County97 Louisa County10 Lucas County4 Lyon County6 Madison County7 Mahaska County10 Marion County17 Marshall County25 Mills County6 Mitchell County6 Monona County6 Monroe County5 Montgomery County6 Muscatine County21 O Brien County12 Osceola County4 Page County9 Palo Alto County5 Plymouth County11 Pocahontas County4 Polk County223 Pottawattamie County36 Poweshiek County14 Ringgold County4 Sac County5 Scott County69 Shelby County6 Sioux County18 Story County35 Tama County13 Taylor County6 Union County7 Van Buren County7 Wapello County19 Warren County18 Washington County15 Wayne County3 Webster County16 Winnebago County8 Winneshiek County7 Woodbury County56 Worth County3 Wright County10

SNAP Eligibility in Iowa (FY2026)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families buy food. Below are the FY2026 income limits and maximum monthly benefits.

Household Size Max Gross Monthly Income (130% FPL) Max Monthly SNAP Allotment
1$1,644$292
2$2,230$536
3$2,816$768
4$3,401$975
5$3,987$1,158
6$4,573$1,390
7$5,159$1,536
8$5,745$1,756
Each additional+$586+$220

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Frequently Asked Questions

Use FoodBankLocator.org to search by ZIP code or browse through 99 counties in Iowa. Each county page shows food banks, food pantries, and SNAP retailers with addresses and directions.

For FY2026, a household of 4 in Iowa can earn up to $3,401/month (gross) and receive up to $975/month in SNAP benefits. Income limits vary by household size.

Contact your local Iowa Department of Social Services or visit your county SNAP office. You can also apply online through your state's benefits portal. Bring proof of income, identity, and residency.

Yes. If you need food immediately, call 211 for local emergency food assistance, or visit FeedingAmerica.org. Many food banks and pantries listed on this site offer same-day emergency food boxes.