Food Assistance in Clayton County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Clayton County has 13 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 (7), grocery store (4), and farmers market (2). They are spread across 8 cities and towns, with the most in Guttenberg, Edgewood, and Elkader. 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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13
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
8
Cities
Food bank serving Clayton County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Clayton 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 Clayton County
Benders Foods
Other SNAP retailerBetween Two Steeples Llc
Farmers marketDollar General 12789
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19516
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22104
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8341
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9693
Other SNAP retailerDollar General Store 17474
Other SNAP retailerKarls Grocery
Grocery storeLuanas Smart Shoppers
Grocery storePhelps Farm
Farmers marketStrawberry Foods & Deli
Grocery storeWilke's Market Place 5
Grocery storeCities in Clayton County
Edgewood
Elkader
Guttenberg
Luana
Mc Gregor
Monona
Postville
Strawberry Point
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 Clayton 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 13 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Clayton County. The cities with the most are Guttenberg, Edgewood, and Elkader. 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.