EBT stores · Iowa
Where to use EBT in Madison County, IA
15 stores in Madison County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (8). 2 are supermarkets or super stores. No farmers market in the county is on the USDA list.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Winterset 9 stores
- Earlham 2 stores
- Saint Charles 2 stores
- Bevington 1 store
- Truro 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Fareway Stores Inc. 683719 W Hwy 92, Winterset 50273Super Store
- Hy-Vee 1898923 N 1st St, Winterset 50273Super Store
All stores in Madison County
15 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 Madison County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Madison County
- People on SNAP, July 2025631
- Households on SNAP, July 2025329
- Benefits issued in July 2025$107,903
- Average per household that month$328
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 Madison County?
At the 15 stores in the USDA list for Madison County: 2 supermarkets or super stores, 1 grocery stores, 8 convenience stores and 0 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Madison County?
Iowa does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Madison 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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