Food Assistance in Dallas County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Dallas County has 31 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 (10), super store (10), and grocery store (4). They are spread across 10 cities and towns, with the most in Perry, West Des Moines, and Waukee. 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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31
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
10
Cities
Food bank serving Dallas County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Dallas 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 Dallas County
Aldi 36
SupermarketAldi 72040
SupermarketCostco Wholesale 0788
Super storeDollar General 16060
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21196
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22448
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24268
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7169
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 4256
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 4589
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 8604
Other SNAP retailerEl Rey Market Llc
Grocery storeFamily Dollar 5428
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 124
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 233
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 262
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 470
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 989
Super storeHilltop Farms Produce Llc
Farmers marketHy-vee 1873
Super storeHy-vee Food And Drugstore 1889
Super storeHy-vee Food Store 1522
Super storeLian Farmer Market
Farmers marketMaria Grocery
Grocery storeMills Grocery & Liquor
Grocery storeOasis Corporation
Grocery storePapa Murphy's Pizza Ia029
Specialty storePerry Farmers' Market
Farmers marketTarget Store T2909
Super storeTrader Joe's 721
SupermarketWalgreens 7967
Other SNAP retailerCities in Dallas County
Adel
Clive
Dallas Center
De Soto
Granger
Perry
Redfield
Waukee
West Des Moines
Woodward
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 Dallas 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 31 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Dallas County. The cities with the most are Perry, West Des Moines, and Waukee. 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.