Food Assistance in Des Moines County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Des Moines County has 16 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 (8), super store (5), and farmers market (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Burlington, West Burlington, and Mediapolis. 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
1
Food banks serving this county
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Cities
Food bank serving Des Moines County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Des Moines 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 Des Moines County
Aldi 68068
SupermarketDollar General 16432
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22306
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2578
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4691
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 2769
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 6998
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 009
Super storeHomestead 1839
Farmers marketHy-vee Food Store 1042
Super storeHy-vee Food Store 1044
Super storeMepo Foods
Grocery storeTarget Stores T- 0860
Super storeWalgreens 5044
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 9476
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Sc 797
Super storeCities in Des Moines County
Burlington
Mediapolis
West Burlington
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 Des Moines 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 16 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Des Moines County. The cities with the most are Burlington, West Burlington, and Mediapolis. 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.