EBT stores · Iowa
Where to use EBT in Howard County, IA
13 stores in Howard County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (6). 2 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Cresco 6 stores
- Lime Springs 3 stores
- Riceville 2 stores
- Elma 2 stores
Supermarkets and super stores
- Dollar Fresh 109422422 Highway 9, Cresco 52136Super Store
- Fareway Stores Inc. 815112 S Elm St, Cresco 52136Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- One World Micro Eco Farm242 W Franklin St, Lime Springs 52155Farmers and Markets
All stores in Howard County
13 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 Howard County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Howard County
- People on SNAP, July 2025437
- Households on SNAP, July 2025232
- Benefits issued in July 2025$66,386
- Average per household that month$286
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 Howard County?
At the 13 stores in the USDA list for Howard County: 2 supermarkets or super stores, 0 grocery stores, 6 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Howard County?
Iowa does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Howard 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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