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

Ida County has 5 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 for the Heartland). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (2), grocery store (1), and specialty store (1). They are spread across 2 cities and towns, with the most in Holstein and Ida Grove. 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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5 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
2 Cities

Food bank serving Ida County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Ida 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 Ida County

Dollar General 10176

700 W Hwy 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General Store 17774

1609 German Ave, Holstein, IA 51025
Other SNAP retailer
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Food Locker Service Inc

504 N Main St, Holstein, IA 51025
Specialty store
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Holstein Super Market

109 E 1st St, Holstein, IA 51025
Grocery store
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Ida Grove Food Pride

200 Oak Grove Dr, Ida Grove, IA 51445
Supermarket
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Cities in Ida County

Holstein Ida Grove

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 for the Heartland as serving Ida 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 5 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Ida County. The cities with the most are Holstein and Ida Grove. 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.