Food Assistance in Benton County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Benton County has 15 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (HACAP Food Reservoir). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (8), farmers market (3), and grocery store (2). They are spread across 7 cities and towns, with the most in Belle Plaine, Vinton, and Atkins. 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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15
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
7
Cities
Food bank serving Benton County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Benton 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 Benton County
Circle W Acres
Farmers marketCountry Foods
Grocery storeDollar Fresh 1825
Super storeDollar General 17431
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22854
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23186
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25492
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3819
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6648
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13149
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13643
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 462
Super storeGansen Farms Llc
Farmers marketMusil Gardens
Farmers marketShellsburg Grocery
Grocery storeCities in Benton County
Atkins
Belle Plaine
Keystone
Newhall
Shellsburg
Urbana
Vinton
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 HACAP Food Reservoir as serving Benton 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 15 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Benton County. The cities with the most are Belle Plaine, Vinton, and Atkins. 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.