Food Assistance in Mitchell County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Mitchell County has 6 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Northeast Iowa Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (4), grocery store (1), and supermarket (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Osage, Riceville, and Saint Ansgar. 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 Mitchell County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Mitchell 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 Mitchell County
Dollar General 16183
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18930
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2340
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13551
Other SNAP retailerHeartland Discount 1
Grocery storeOsage Payless Foods
SupermarketCities in Mitchell County
Osage
Riceville
Saint Ansgar
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 Northeast Iowa Food Bank as serving Mitchell 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 6 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Mitchell County. The cities with the most are Osage, Riceville, and Saint Ansgar. 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.