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

Decatur County has 5 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 (3) and super store (2). They are spread across 2 cities and towns, with the most in Lamoni and Leon. 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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5 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
2 Cities

Food bank serving Decatur County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Decatur 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 Decatur County

Dollar General 8339

906 W 1st St, Leon, IA 50144
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 8342

612 E Main St, Lamoni, IA 50140
Other SNAP retailer

Family Dollar 13433

217 E Main St, Lamoni, IA 50140
Other SNAP retailer

Hy-vee Food Store 1376

720 E Main St, Lamoni, IA 50140
Super store

Hy-vee Food Store 1389

1004 W 1st St, Leon, IA 50144
Super store

Cities in Decatur County

Lamoni Leon

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 Decatur 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 5 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Decatur County. The cities with the most are Lamoni and Leon. 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.