Food Assistance in Marion County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Marion County has 17 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 (6), super store (6), and farmers market (3). They are spread across 7 cities and towns, with the most in Knoxville, Pella, and Melcher Dallas. 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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17
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
7
Cities
Food bank serving Marion County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Marion 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 Marion County
D & S Grocery
Grocery storeDollar General 20255
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23989
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3540
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6820
Other SNAP retailerDollar General Store 18232
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 7400
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 980
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 995
Super storeHy-vee Food Store 1353
Super storeHy-vee Food Store 1516
Super storeNorthcote Wholesale Meat
Specialty storeRiverside Farms
Farmers marketWalmart 751
Super storeWalmart Sc 2935
Super storeWanders Farms Llc
Farmers marketWindy Hill Homestead
Farmers marketCities in Marion County
Knoxville
Lacona
Melcher
Melcher Dallas
Otley
Pella
Pleasantville
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 Marion 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 17 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Marion County. The cities with the most are Knoxville, Pella, and Melcher Dallas. 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.