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

Dickinson County has 8 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), super store (3), and specialty store (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Spirit Lake, Milford, and Lake Part. 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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8 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
3 Cities

Food bank serving Dickinson County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Dickinson 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 Dickinson County

Dollar General 17926

3001 Okoboji Ave, Milford, IA 51351
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 19991

13 Park Place Dr, Lake Part, IA 51347
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar Tree 7828

1609 18th St, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Other SNAP retailer
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Fareway Stores Inc. 850

2330 175th St, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Super store
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Hy-vee Food Store 01628

1500 18th St, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Super store
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Papa Murphys 043

3601 Highway 71, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Specialty store
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Sunshine Foods 9037

1704 Okoboji Ave, Milford, IA 51351
Supermarket
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Walmart Sc 1415

2200 17th St, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Super store
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Cities in Dickinson County

Lake Part Milford Spirit Lake

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 Dickinson 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 8 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Dickinson County. The cities with the most are Spirit Lake, Milford, and Lake Part. 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.