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

Monroe County has 5 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 (3), super store (1), and supermarket (1). They are spread across 2 cities and towns, with the most in Albia and Lovilia. 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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5 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
2 Cities

Food bank serving Monroe County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Monroe 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 Monroe County

Dollar General 21138

190 Hwy 5 South, Lovilia, IA 50150
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Dollar General 2228

900 Princeton Dr, Albia, IA 52531
Other SNAP retailer
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Family Dollar 12655

381 Highway 34 W, Albia, IA 52531
Other SNAP retailer
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Hy-vee Food Store 1009

301 Highway 34 W, Albia, IA 52531
Super store
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Jim & Charlies

121 N Clinton St, Albia, IA 52531
Supermarket
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Cities in Monroe County

Albia Lovilia

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

Wapello County19 Appanoose County9 Mahaska County10 Lucas County4 Marion County17 Davis County6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feeding America lists Food Bank of Iowa as serving Monroe 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 5 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Monroe County. The cities with the most are Albia and Lovilia. 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.