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Food Assistance in Van Buren County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers

Van Buren 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 grocery store (3), other SNAP retailers (3), and super store (1). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Keosauqua, Bonaparte, and Cantril. 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
6 Cities

Food bank serving Van Buren County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Van Buren 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 Van Buren County

Boyd Grocery Inc

20611 Highway 1, Keosauqua, IA 52565
Grocery store
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Dollar General 16104

1208 Broad St, Keosauqua, IA 52565
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 21550

903 South 4th St, Farmington, IA 52626
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 25853

108 E Highway 2, Milton, IA 52570
Other SNAP retailer
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Dutchmans Store

103 Division St, Cantril, IA 52542
Super store
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Moores Grocery And Deli

14180 Route V64, Douds, IA 52551
Grocery store
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Township Grocery

104 Washington St, Bonaparte, IA 52620
Grocery store
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Cities in Van Buren County

Bonaparte Cantril Douds Farmington Keosauqua Milton

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

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Jefferson County8 Henry County8 Lee County19 Davis County6 Des Moines County16 Wapello County19

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feeding America lists Food Bank of Iowa as serving Van Buren 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 Van Buren County. The cities with the most are Keosauqua, Bonaparte, and Cantril. 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.