Food Assistance in Tama County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Tama County has 13 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 other SNAP retailers (5), farmers market (4), and grocery store (2). They are spread across 7 cities and towns, with the most in Gladbrook, Tama, and Toledo. 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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13
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
7
Cities
Food bank serving Tama County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Tama 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 Tama County
Carolyn Adolphs
Farmers marketDollar General 15311
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23302
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30839
Other SNAP retailerEl Gallito Llc
Grocery storeFamily Dollar 13147
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 13304
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 792
Super storeHinegardner Orchard
Farmers marketHometown Family Market
Grocery storeHometown Foods Traer
SupermarketMad Acre Farms
Farmers marketSandhill Acres
Farmers marketCities in Tama County
Chelsea
Dysart
Gladbrook
Montour
Tama
Toledo
Traer
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 Tama 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 13 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Tama County. The cities with the most are Gladbrook, Tama, and Toledo. 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.