Food Assistance in O Brien County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
O Brien County has 12 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 grocery store (5), other SNAP retailers (5), and super store (2). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Sheldon, Hartley, and Paullina. 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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12
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
6
Cities
Food bank serving O Brien County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving O Brien 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 O Brien County
Bob & Scott's
Grocery storeDollar General 17920
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20191
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20669
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4636
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13593
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 021
Super storeFiesta Foods Na
Grocery storeHy-vee Food Store 1573
Super storeMain Market
Grocery storePrairie Market Inc.
Grocery storeSanborn Foods Inc
Grocery storeCities in O Brien County
Hartley
Paullina
Primghar
Sanborn
Sheldon
Sutherland
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 O Brien 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 12 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in O Brien County. The cities with the most are Sheldon, Hartley, and Paullina. 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.