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

Hancock County has 4 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 (2), super store (1), and supermarket (1). They are spread across 2 cities and towns, with the most in Britt and Garner. 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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4 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
2 Cities

Food bank serving Hancock County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Hancock 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 Hancock County

Britt Food Center

8 2nd St Nw, Britt, IA 50423
Supermarket

Dollar General 10470

180 W Us Highway 18, Garner, IA 50438
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 4565

501 Main Ave N, Britt, IA 50423
Other SNAP retailer

Hy-vee 1218

255 W Us Highway 18, Garner, IA 50438
Super store

Cities in Hancock County

Britt Garner

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 Hancock 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 4 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Hancock County. The cities with the most are Britt and Garner. 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.