Food Assistance in Plymouth County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Plymouth County has 11 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 grocery store (4), other SNAP retailers (4), and super store (3). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Le Mars, Akron, and Kingsley. 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 Plymouth County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Plymouth 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 Plymouth County
Dollar General 18579
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21140
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 31357
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3122
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 719
Super storeHometown Pantry
Grocery storeHy-vee Food Store 1382
Super storeJeff's Foods Remsen
Grocery storeMaynards Of Akron
Grocery storeSan Juan Bakery Llc
Grocery storeWalmart Sc 1625
Super storeCities in Plymouth County
Akron
Kingsley
Le Mars
Remsen
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 Plymouth 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 11 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Plymouth County. The cities with the most are Le Mars, Akron, and Kingsley. 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.