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

Monona 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 (Food Bank for the Heartland). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (3), supermarket (2), and grocery store (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Onawa, Mapleton, and Whiting. 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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6 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
3 Cities

Food bank serving Monona County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Monona 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 Monona County

Dollar General 16109

315 N 4th St, Mapleton, IA 51034
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 24928

21883 State Hwy 175, Onawa, IA 51040
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 4617

507 10th St, Onawa, IA 51040
Other SNAP retailer

Kirby's Corner Market

721 Whittier St, Whiting, IA 51063
Grocery store

Mapleton Food Land

405 Heisler St, Mapleton, IA 51034
Supermarket

Sunshine Foods 9754

1002 11th St, Onawa, IA 51040
Supermarket

Cities in Monona County

Mapleton Onawa Whiting

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 for the Heartland as serving Monona 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 Monona County. The cities with the most are Onawa, Mapleton, and Whiting. 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.