Food Assistance in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Cerro Gordo County has 22 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 (7), super store (7), and grocery store (3). They are spread across 2 cities and towns, with the most in Mason City and Clear Lake. 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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SNAP-authorized retailers
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Food banks serving this county
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Cities
Food bank serving Cerro Gordo County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo County
Aldi 72047
SupermarketClear Lake Farmers Market
Farmers marketClear Lake Payless Foods
SupermarketDollar General 23916
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4616
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6730
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 2480
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 8598
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 4844
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 491
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 705
Super storeHy-vee Drug Store 7056
Super storeHy-vee Food Store 1410
Super storeHy-vee Food Store 1413
Super storeLoue's Custom Meats
Grocery storeMidtown Liquor
Grocery storeN Iowa Farmers Market Dba Mason City Farmers Mkt
Farmers marketPapa Murphy's Ia006
Specialty storePinoy Asian Market
Grocery storeTarget Store 0804
Super storeWalgreens 5941
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Sc 810
Super storeCities in Cerro Gordo County
Clear Lake
Mason 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 Cerro Gordo 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 22 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Cerro Gordo County. The cities with the most are Mason City and Clear Lake. 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.