Food Assistance in Poweshiek County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Poweshiek County has 14 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Northeast Iowa Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are farmers market (4), other SNAP retailers (4), and grocery store (3). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Grinnell, Montezuma, and Brooklyn. 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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Food bank serving Poweshiek County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Poweshiek 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 Poweshiek County
Brooklyn Grocery
Grocery storeDollar General 16716
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23243
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7109
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 7727
Other SNAP retailerDoty Angus Cattle Co
Farmers marketFareway Stores Inc. 737
Super storeGrinnell Farmers Market
Farmers marketHy-vee Food Store 1235
Super storeMcnally's Foods
Grocery storeMontezuma Super Valu
Grocery storePleasant Grove Homestead
Farmers marketPrairie Produce
Farmers marketWalmart Sc 647
Super storeCities in Poweshiek County
Brooklyn
Grinnell
Malcom
Montezuma
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 Northeast Iowa Food Bank as serving Poweshiek 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 14 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Poweshiek County. The cities with the most are Grinnell, Montezuma, and Brooklyn. 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.