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Food Assistance in Buchanan County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers

Buchanan 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 other SNAP retailers (4), super store (3), and farmers market (2). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Independence, Winthrop, and Fairbank. 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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10 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
4 Cities

Food bank serving Buchanan County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Buchanan 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 Buchanan County

Dollar General 17647

210 South Street, Jesup, IA 50648
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 21688

1023 Central Ave, Fairbank, IA 50629
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 2329

1304 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar Tree 6442

501 17th St Se, Independence, IA 50644
Other SNAP retailer
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Fareway Stores Inc. 479

1400 3rd Ave Se, Independence, IA 50644
Super store
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Hyvee Dollar Fresh 1262

1975 Three Elms Park Rd, Independence, IA 50644
Super store
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Nick's Family Grocer

135 W Madison St, Winthrop, IA 50682
Grocery store
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Parks Haven Farm

1499 240th St, Independence, IA 50644
Farmers market
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Timeless Prairie Orchard Llc

3049 280th St, Winthrop, IA 50682
Farmers market
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Walmart Sc 750

302 Enterprise Dr, Independence, IA 50644
Super store
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Cities in Buchanan County

Fairbank Independence Jesup Winthrop

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 Buchanan 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 Buchanan County. The cities with the most are Independence, Winthrop, and Fairbank. 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.