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

Winnebago County has 8 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 (4), grocery store (3), and super store (1). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Forest City, Buffalo Center, and Lake Mills. 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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8 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
4 Cities

Food bank serving Winnebago County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Winnebago 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 Winnebago County

David's Foods

103 N Washington St, Lake Mills, IA 50450
Grocery store
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Dollar General 15914

1840 Hwy 9, Buffalo Center, IA 50424
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 2398

111 N 4th St, Forest City, IA 50436
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 9048

906 E Main St, Lake Mills, IA 50450
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollartree 8191

305 Highway 69 N, Forest City, IA 50436
Other SNAP retailer
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Hometown Market

11717 Highway 9, Thompson, IA 50478
Grocery store
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Hy-vee 1190

315 Highway 69 N, Forest City, IA 50436
Super store
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Main St Market 7233

209 N Main St, Buffalo Center, IA 50424
Grocery store
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Cities in Winnebago County

Buffalo Center Forest City Lake Mills Thompson

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Feeding America lists Food Bank of Iowa as serving Winnebago 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 8 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Winnebago County. The cities with the most are Forest City, Buffalo Center, and Lake Mills. 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.