EBT stores · Iowa
Where to use EBT in Dubuque County, IA
78 stores in Dubuque County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (41). 16 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Dubuque 59 stores
- Dyersville 7 stores
- Peosta 4 stores
- Epworth 3 stores
- Cascade 3 stores
- Farley 2 stores
Supermarkets and super stores
- Brothers Market 718105 Nixon St SE, Cascade 52033Supermarket
- ALDI 640802160 Holliday Dr, Dubuque 52002Supermarket
- ALDI 640812596 Dodge St, Dubuque 52003Supermarket
- Eagle Country Market1800 Elm St, Dubuque 52001Super Store
- Fareway Stores Inc. 1142050 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque 52002Super Store
- Hartig Drug Company 32255 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque 52002Super Store
- Hy-Vee Food Store 11593500 Dodge St Ste 1A, Dubuque 52003Super Store
- Hy-Vee Food Store 11602395 NW Arterial, Dubuque 52002Super Store
- Hy-Vee Food Store 1162400 S Locust St, Dubuque 52003Super Store
- Sam's Club 49734400 Asbury Rd, Dubuque 52002Super Store
- Target Stores T- 00863500 Dodge St Ste 8, Dubuque 52003Super Store
- Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers U1533333 Asbury Rd, Dubuque 52002Supermarket
- Walmart SC 20044200 Dodge St, Dubuque 52003Super Store
- Dollar Fresh 11631201 12th Ave SE, Dyersville 52040Super Store
- Fareway Stores Inc. 0081207 12th Ave SE, Dyersville 52040Super Store
- Fareway Stores Inc. 1688400 Nicc Dr, Peosta 52068Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Dubuque Farmers' Market50 W 13th St, Dubuque 52001Farmers and Markets
All stores in Dubuque County
78 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 Dubuque County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Dubuque County
- People on SNAP, July 20257,521
- Households on SNAP, July 20253,639
- Benefits issued in July 2025$1,298,163
- Average per household that month$357
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 Dubuque County?
At the 78 stores in the USDA list for Dubuque County: 16 supermarkets or super stores, 3 grocery stores, 41 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Dubuque County?
Iowa does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Dubuque 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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