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

Taylor County has 6 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 (2), farmers market (1), and grocery store (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Bedford, Lenox, and Nodaway. 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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6 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
3 Cities

Food bank serving Taylor County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Taylor 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 Taylor County

Dollar General 20110

316 S Brooks St, Lenox, IA 50851
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 9213

1700 Bent St, Bedford, IA 50833
Other SNAP retailer

Fulton Family Farm

1231 110th St, Nodaway, IA 50857
Farmers market

Hy-vee Food Store 1030

1604 Bent St, Bedford, IA 50833
Super store

Ramsey's Market

200 N Walnut St, Lenox, IA 50851
Grocery store

Zebs Smokehouse

406 Madison St, Bedford, IA 50833
Specialty store

Cities in Taylor County

Bedford Lenox Nodaway

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 Taylor 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 6 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Taylor County. The cities with the most are Bedford, Lenox, and Nodaway. 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.