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

Union County has 7 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 (3), other SNAP retailers (2), and farmers market (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Creston, Afton, and Lorimor. 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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7 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
3 Cities

Food bank serving Union County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Union 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 Union County

Dollar General 3280

703 W Taylor St, Creston, IA 50801
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar Tree 6268

801 Laurel St, Creston, IA 50801
Other SNAP retailer
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Fareway Stores Inc. 597

105 E Adams St, Creston, IA 50801
Super store
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Hy-vee Food Store 1095

600 Sheldon St, Creston, IA 50801
Super store
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Tosche Supply Co

1033 Warbler Ave, Lorimor, IA 50149
Farmers market
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Walmart Sc 1435

806 Laurel St, Creston, IA 50801
Super store
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Weaver Meats Llc

204 E Kansas St, Afton, IA 50830
Specialty store
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Cities in Union County

Afton Creston Lorimor

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.

Nearby counties in Iowa

Looking beyond Union County? Browse SNAP retailers and food banks in nearby counties, or see all of Iowa.

Adair County5 Adams County2 Ringgold County4 Madison County7 Taylor County6 Clarke County9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feeding America lists Food Bank of Iowa as serving Union 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 7 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Union County. The cities with the most are Creston, Afton, and Lorimor. 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.