Food Assistance in Wapello County, Iowa: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Wapello County has 19 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 (8), grocery store (6), and super store (4). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Ottumwa, Eddyville, and Eldon. 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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SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
3
Cities
Food bank serving Wapello County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Wapello 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 Wapello County
Agape African American Market
Grocery storeAldi 41073
SupermarketDollar General 20034
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22207
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24713
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2898
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30778
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7179
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3141
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 648
Super storeGolden Karen Llc
Grocery storeHy-vee Drugstore
Super storeHy-vee Food Store 1504
Super storeJ M Asian Market
Grocery storeLa Guadalupana
Grocery storeM-p Oriental Market
Grocery storeMexico Lindo
Grocery storeWalgreens 1301
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Sc 1285
Super storeCities in Wapello County
Eddyville
Eldon
Ottumwa
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 Wapello 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 19 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Wapello County. The cities with the most are Ottumwa, Eddyville, and Eldon. 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.