EBT stores · Iowa
Where to use EBT in Black Hawk County, IA
131 stores in Black Hawk County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (57). 19 are supermarkets or super stores and 6 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Waterloo 77 stores
- Cedar Falls 30 stores
- Evansdale 10 stores
- La Porte City 3 stores
- Hudson 3 stores
- Dunkerton 2 stores
- Elk Run Heights 2 stores
- Gilbertville 2 stores
- Washburn 1 store
- Raymond 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ALDI 720646322 University Ave, Cedar Falls 50613Supermarket
- CF HV Fast & Fresh 10526527 University Ave, Cedar Falls 50613Super Store
- Fareway Stores Inc. 1904500 S Main St, Cedar Falls 50613Super Store
- Fareway Stores Inc. 974214 N Magnolia Dr, Cedar Falls 50613Super Store
- Hy-Vee Food Store 10526301 University Ave, Cedar Falls 50613Super Store
- Target Stores T- 2526214 Viking Plaza Rd, Cedar Falls 50613Super Store
- Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Market U1325410 University Ave, Cedar Falls 50613Supermarket
- Walmart 753525 Brandilynn Blvd Ste A, Cedar Falls 50613Super Store
- Fareway Stores Inc. 67215 S Evans Rd, Evansdale 50707Super Store
- Glenmen 2 Llc320 5th St, Hudson 50643Supermarket
- ALDI 720331918 Schukei Rd, Waterloo 50702Supermarket
- Dollar General 21528428 E 1st St, Waterloo 50703Super Store
- Fareway Stores Inc. 95140 W San Marnan Dr, Waterloo 50701Super Store
- Hy-Vee Food Store 18602834 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo 50701Super Store
- Hy-Vee Food and Drugstore 18661422 Flammang Dr, Waterloo 50702Super Store
- Kfd Grocery Inc1010 E Mitchell Ave, Waterloo 50702Supermarket
- Sam's Club 6514210 E Tower Park Dr, Waterloo 50701Super Store
- Target Stores T- 17921501 E San Marnan Dr, Waterloo 50702Super Store
- Walmart SC 14961334 Flammang Dr, Waterloo 50702Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Cedar Falls Farmers Market3 Clay, Cedar Falls 50613Farmers and Markets
- Grazin Cattle LLC112 Prospect Cir, Waterloo 50701Farmers and Markets
- Hoffman Produce1011 Martin Rd, Waterloo 50701Farmers and Markets
- Pine Grove Family Farms LLC6002 Eldora Rd, Waterloo 50701Farmers and Markets
- Waterloo Urban Farmers Market460 Jefferson St., Waterloo 50703Farmers and Markets
- We Arose Co-op300 Peek St, Waterloo 50703Farmers and Markets
All stores in Black Hawk County
131 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Iowa does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Black Hawk County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Black Hawk County
- People on SNAP, July 202514,821
- Households on SNAP, July 20257,389
- Benefits issued in July 2025$2,537,490
- Average per household that month$343
USDA FNS-388A county data, July 2025, the latest month in the file. Shown only where the county totals match the state total within 10%.
Iowa rules for this county
- EBT cardIowa EBT Card
- Gross income limit, most households160% of poverty
- Soda and candy: Iowa had a USDA waiver, but a court blocked it on June 22, 2026 (Aragon v. Rollins). It restricts all taxable food items as defined by the Iowa Department of Revenue except food producing plants and seeds for food producing plants.Waiver blocked by a court
EBT card help
- EBT card help: Iowa EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN800-359-5802
We publish a phone number only when two independent sources agree: the USDA state directory and the state agency's own website. "n/d" means we could not confirm it, so call 2-1-1 or use the number on the back of your card.
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Common questions
Where can I use my EBT card in Black Hawk County?
At the 131 stores in the USDA list for Black Hawk County: 19 supermarkets or super stores, 14 grocery stores, 57 convenience stores and 6 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Black Hawk County?
Iowa does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Black Hawk County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
What number do I call about my Iowa EBT Card?
Call 800-359-5802 for balance, a lost card or a PIN.
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated April 29, 2026); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page updated August 7, 2026); USDA FNS-388A participation by county, July 2025.
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