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

Ringgold County has 4 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 farmers market (1), grocery store (1), and other SNAP retailers (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Mount Ayr, Kellerton, and Redding. 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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4 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
3 Cities

Food bank serving Ringgold County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Ringgold 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 Ringgold County

Dollar General 9103

200 E South St, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
Other SNAP retailer

Ebersole Cattle Co

1935 280th Ave, Kellerton, IA 50133
Farmers market

Hy-vee Food Store 1417

201 Filmore St, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
Super store

J & L Country Store

1463 292nd St, Redding, IA 50860
Grocery store

Cities in Ringgold County

Kellerton Mount Ayr Redding

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 Ringgold 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 4 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Ringgold County. The cities with the most are Mount Ayr, Kellerton, and Redding. 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.