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

Calhoun County has 8 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Food Bank of Iowa). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (4), grocery store (3), and super store (1). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Manson, Lake City, and Rockwell City. 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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8 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
4 Cities

Food bank serving Calhoun County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Calhoun 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 Calhoun County

Dollar General 23572

701 S East Street, Pomeroy, IA 50575
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 9970

410 High St, Rockwell City, IA 50579
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General Store 17584

103 N 37th Rd, Lake City, IA 51449
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General Store 18011

2956 190th St, Manson, IA 50563
Other SNAP retailer
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Fareway Stores Inc. 222

339 E High Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579
Super store
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Hwy & Market Llc

1118 1st Ave, Manson, IA 50563
Grocery store
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Lc Market & Meats

820 E Main St, Lake City, IA 51449
Grocery store
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Manson Hometown Grocery

1101 Main St, Manson, IA 50563
Grocery store
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Cities in Calhoun County

Lake City Manson Pomeroy Rockwell City

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 Food Bank of Iowa as serving Calhoun 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 8 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Calhoun County. The cities with the most are Manson, Lake City, and Rockwell City. 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.