Food Assistance in Story County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Story County has 35 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 super store (12), other SNAP retailers (11), and grocery store (5). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Ames, Nevada, and Huxley. 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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35
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
6
Cities
Food bank serving Story County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Story 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 Story County
Aldi 72048
SupermarketDemoss Pumpkin Farm
Farmers marketDollar General 0812
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 1536
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20700
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22303
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30415
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9049
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 4914
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 10110
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 10702
Other SNAP retailerFareway Store 189
Specialty storeFareway Stores Inc. 093
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 155
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 249
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 386
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 426
Super storeFarmers Market- Ames
Farmers marketFishers Flowers & Produce
Farmers marketHy-vee Dollar Fresh 1442
Super storeHy-vee Food & Drugstore 1018
Super storeHy-vee Food Store 1013
Super storePammel Grocery
Grocery storePapa Murphys Ia019
Specialty storeRinconcito Hispano
Grocery storeRoot To Rise Farm
Farmers marketSam's Club 6568
Super storeTarget Stores T- 1170
Super storeTienda Mexicana Rosita's
Grocery storeTown & Country Market
Grocery storeUni Mart
Grocery storeWalgreens 12108
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Sc 4256
Super storeWalmart Supercenter 749
Super storeWheatsfield Cooperative
Other SNAP retailerCities in Story County
Ames
Huxley
Maxwell
Nevada
Slater
Story City
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 Story 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 35 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Story County. The cities with the most are Ames, Nevada, and Huxley. 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.