Food Assistance in Clay County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Clay 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 (Food Bank of Iowa). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (4), super store (3), and farmers market (2). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Spencer, Royal, and Sioux Rapids. 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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Food bank serving Clay County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Clay 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 Clay County
Dollar General 30242
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 31359
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1718
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 788
Super storeFredericks Market
Grocery storeHy-vee Food Store 1636
Super storeJanssen Honey Farms Llc
Farmers marketSpencer Farmers Market
Farmers marketWalgreens 11153
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Sc 2714
Super storeCities in Clay County
Royal
Sioux Rapids
Spencer
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 Clay 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 Clay County. The cities with the most are Spencer, Royal, and Sioux Rapids. 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.