Food Assistance in Black Hawk County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Black Hawk County has 75 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 other SNAP retailers (31), super store (14), and grocery store (13). They are spread across 8 cities and towns, with the most in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Evansdale. 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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75
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
8
Cities
Food bank serving Black Hawk County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County
Ajla's Bakery And Grocery Llc
Grocery storeAldi 72033
SupermarketAldi 72064
SupermarketCedar Falls Farmers Market
Farmers marketCf Hv Fast & Fresh 1052
Super storeCvs Pharmacy 8538
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmcy 8544
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 10073
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14412
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 1458
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16973
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20584
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21239
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21528
Super storeDollar General 25972
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30944
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30998
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4698
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7136
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7162
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1397
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 2259
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6008
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6655
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 7808
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 10708
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 6463
Other SNAP retailerEl Mercadito Tienda Mexicana Mexican Store 2
Grocery storeEuro Fresh
Grocery storeFamily Dollar 10944
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12879
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12906
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 5600
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 190
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 67
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 951
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 974
Super storeGilbertville Locker
Specialty storeGlenmen 2 Llc
SupermarketGlory African Market Llc
Grocery storeGrazin Cattle Llc
Farmers marketHansen's Dairy
Other SNAP retailerHoffman Produce
Farmers marketHornbill Asian Market 1
Grocery storeHy-vee Food And Drugstore 1866
Super storeHy-vee Food Store 1052
Super storeHy-vee Food Store 1860
Super storeKfd Grocery Inc
SupermarketLa Placita
Grocery storeLedo
Grocery storeCities in Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls
Dunkerton
Evansdale
Gilbertville
Hudson
La Porte City
Raymond
Waterloo
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 Black Hawk 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 75 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Black Hawk County. The cities with the most are Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Evansdale. 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.