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

Fayette County has 9 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 (4), super store (2), and farmers market (1). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Oelwein, West Union, and Elgin. 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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9 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
5 Cities

Food bank serving Fayette County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Fayette 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 Fayette County

Dollar Fresh 1459

1345 S Frederick Ave, Oelwein, IA 50662
Super store
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Dollar General 20268

101 S Main St, Fayette, IA 52142
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 2328

236 1st Ave Se, Oelwein, IA 50662
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 7653

501 Highway 150 N, West Union, IA 52175
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar Tree 7586

24 1st St Sw, Oelwein, IA 50662
Other SNAP retailer
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Fareway Stores Inc. 412

102 2nd St Se, Oelwein, IA 50662
Super store
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Janny's Gardens

15432 120th St, Maynard, IA 50655
Farmers market
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Quillins Quality Foods West Union 17

303 Highway 150 N, West Union, IA 52175
Supermarket
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Valley Fresh Market

244 Center St, Elgin, IA 52141
Grocery store
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Cities in Fayette County

Elgin Fayette Maynard Oelwein West Union

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.

Nearby counties in Iowa

Looking beyond Fayette County? Browse SNAP retailers and food banks in nearby counties, or see all of Iowa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feeding America lists Northeast Iowa Food Bank as serving Fayette 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 9 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Fayette County. The cities with the most are Oelwein, West Union, and Elgin. 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.