Food Assistance in Kossuth County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Kossuth 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 (Food Bank of Iowa). By USDA store type, the largest groups are grocery store (3), other SNAP retailers (3), and super store (2). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Algona, Bancroft, and Buffalo Center. 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
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Cities
Food bank serving Kossuth County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Kossuth 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 Kossuth County
Dollar General 1760
Other SNAP retailerDollar General Store 17600
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 8190
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 531
Super storeHager Foods 1731
Grocery storeHy-vee Food Store 1010
Super storeJames Ryan
Farmers marketKampen Foods
Grocery storeTitonka Food Center
Grocery storeCities in Kossuth County
Algona
Bancroft
Buffalo Center
Titonka
W Swea City
West Bend
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 Kossuth 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 Kossuth County. The cities with the most are Algona, Bancroft, and Buffalo Center. 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.