Food Assistance in Montgomery County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Montgomery 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), super store (2), and farmers market (1). They are spread across 2 cities and towns, with the most in Red Oak and Villisca. 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 Montgomery County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
Busy Farmer
Farmers marketDollar General 20282
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2291
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13277
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 841
Super storeHy-vee Food Store 1544
Super storeCities in Montgomery County
Red Oak
Villisca
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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County. The cities with the most are Red Oak and Villisca. 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.