Food Assistance in Allamakee County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Allamakee County has 10 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Northeast Iowa Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are grocery store (3), other SNAP retailers (2), and super store (2). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Waukon, Postville, and Lansing. In Iowa, SNAP is administered as the Food Assistance; see the official Iowa SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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Food banks serving this county
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Food bank serving Allamakee County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Allamakee 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 Allamakee County
City Meat Market
Grocery storeDollar Fresh 1874
Super storeDollar General 7229
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13489
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 62
Super storeLa Canasta Supermarket
Grocery storeLansing Iga 14
SupermarketPostville Farmers Market
Farmers marketPostville Kosher Market
Grocery storeQuillin's Foodranch 12
SupermarketCities in Allamakee County
Lansing
New Albin
Postville
Waukon
SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference
A household of 4 in Iowa can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full Iowa eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Feeding America lists Northeast Iowa Food Bank as serving Allamakee 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 10 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Allamakee County. The cities with the most are Waukon, Postville, and Lansing. 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.