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

Polk County has 221 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 (83), super store (60), and grocery store (45). They are spread across 18 cities and towns, with the most in Des Moines, West Des Moines, and Urbandale. 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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221 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
18 Cities

Food bank serving Polk County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Polk 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 Polk County

60th Market

5954 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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A & J African Food Store

519 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Other SNAP retailer
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Abc Freshmart

4505 Sw 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Supermarket
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Afghan Supermarket

2600 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Grocery store
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Aldi 72003

3940 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Supermarket
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Aldi 72029

5512 Ne 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Aldi 72034

8400 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
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Aldi 72035

2075 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Aldi 72038

2543 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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Aldi 72109

2055 East 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111
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Aldi 72110

611 34th Ave Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
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Aldi 72116

7100 University Ave, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
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Allamin Grocery Store

2125 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Asian Mart

1050 East Army Post Road, Desmoines, IA 50315
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Aws's Mediterranean Market

7213 Apple Valley Dr, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Grocery store
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B & B Supermarket Inc

2001 Se 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
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B&v African Food Market Llc

8801 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325
Grocery store
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B&v African Food Market N/a

3527 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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Balkan Foods

2791 100th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Grocery store
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Beaverdale Farmer's Market Inc'

4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Farmers market
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Berries And More

2795 Se 108th St, Runnells, IA 50237
Farmers market
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Bosna Grocery

3009 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
Grocery store
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C Fresh Market

801 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Campbell's Nutrition Center 1

4040 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Cash Saver 33

1320 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Supermarket
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Cash Saver 34

4121 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
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Center Street Farmers' Market

1401 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Chin Family Asia Grocery Store

7662 Hickman Rd, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
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Chin Land Store

3015 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
Grocery store
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Chindwin Asian Grocery Store

3839 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Costco Wholesale 1630

4000 Ne Spectrum Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
Super store
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Cvs 10114

104 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021
Other SNAP retailer
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Cvs 10480

14201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
Other SNAP retailer
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Cvs Pharmacy 10329

2303 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
Other SNAP retailer
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Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market

300 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Farmers market
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Dogpatch Urban Gardens

5085 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Dollar General 0313

2574 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 12680

307 Center Ave S, Mitchellville, IA 50169
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Dollar General 13292

3102 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 21054

2309 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 21061

4631 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 21524

5935 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 21816

604 Locust Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 23568

501 Hawthorne Crossing Drive Se, Bondurant, IA 50035
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 23973

720 Brown St, Runnells, IA 50237
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 24593

1710 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 24813

3261 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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Dollar General 4513

4840 Maple Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Dollar General 4554

1020 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
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Dollar General 4991

3223 Se 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
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Cities in Polk County

Altoona Ankeny Bondurant Clive Des Moines Desmoines Elkhart Grimes Johnston Madrid Mitchellville Pleasant Hill Polk City Runnells Urbandale W Des Moines West Des Moines Windsor Heights

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feeding America lists Food Bank of Iowa as serving Polk 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 221 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Polk County. The cities with the most are Des Moines, West Des Moines, and Urbandale. 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.