Food Assistance in Jackson County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Jackson County has 13 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (River Bend Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (5), grocery store (3), and farmers market (2). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Maquoketa, Preston, and Bellevue. 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 Jackson County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Jackson 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 Jackson County
Benders Foods
Other SNAP retailerDj Mini Mart
Grocery storeDollar General 18235
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2295
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6256
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12227
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 639
Super storeGrossmans Meats
Farmers marketOpen Station Farms Llc
Farmers marketOtter Creek Meats Llc
Grocery storePreston Grocery
Grocery storeTada Meats
Specialty storeWalmart Sc 1509
Super storeCities in Jackson County
Bellevue
Maquoketa
Preston
Zwingle
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 River Bend Food Bank as serving Jackson 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 13 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Jackson County. The cities with the most are Maquoketa, Preston, and Bellevue. 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.