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

Mahaska County has 10 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 (4), super store (3), and farmers market (1). They are spread across 2 cities and towns, with the most in Oskaloosa and New Sharon. 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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10 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
2 Cities

Food bank serving Mahaska County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Mahaska 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 Mahaska County

Dollar General 2070

200 High Ave W, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 21310

1355 Highway 63, New Sharon, IA 50207
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 2727

1715 3rd Ave E, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar Tree 2768

209 Cornerstone Dr, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Other SNAP retailer
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East Market Grocery Inc.

114 E Market St, New Sharon, IA 50207
Grocery store
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Fareway Stores Inc. 625

311 3rd Ave W, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Super store
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Five Points Heritage Farm

2385 Norwalk Cir, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Farmers market
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Grubbys Kettle Korn

313 N I St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Specialty store
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Hy-vee Food Store 1481

110 S D St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Super store
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Walmart 1393

2203 A Ave W, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Super store
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Cities in Mahaska County

New Sharon Oskaloosa

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.

Nearby counties in Iowa

Looking beyond Mahaska County? Browse SNAP retailers and food banks in nearby counties, or see all of Iowa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feeding America lists Food Bank of Iowa as serving Mahaska 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 10 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Mahaska County. The cities with the most are Oskaloosa and New Sharon. 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.