Food Assistance in Hardin County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Hardin County has 14 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 (5), super store (5), and grocery store (3). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Iowa Falls, Eldora, and Hubbard. 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
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Food banks serving this county
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Cities
Food bank serving Hardin County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Hardin 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 Hardin County
Dollar General 18911
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2358
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25679
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6690
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 7303
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 559
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 882
Super storeHometown Foods
Grocery storeHy-vee Food Store 1161
Super storeHy-vee Food Store 1295
Super storeLa Flor Mexican Store 1
Grocery storeNimrod Meats
Grocery storeSonshine Farms
Farmers marketWalmart 1546
Super storeCities in Hardin County
Ackley
Eldora
Hubbard
Iowa Falls
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 Hardin 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 14 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Hardin County. The cities with the most are Iowa Falls, Eldora, and Hubbard. 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.