EBT stores · Iowa
Where to use EBT in Marion County, IA
31 stores in Marion County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (15). 6 are supermarkets or super stores and 3 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Knoxville 12 stores
- Pella 11 stores
- Melcher 2 stores
- Pleasantville 2 stores
- Bussey 2 stores
- Melcher Dallas 1 store
- Otley 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Fareway Stores Inc. 9801308 S Lincoln St, Knoxville 50138Super Store
- Hy-Vee Food Store 1353809 W Rock Island St, Knoxville 50138Super Store
- Walmart SC 2935814 W Bell Ave, Knoxville 50138Super Store
- Fareway Stores Inc. 9952010 Washington St, Pella 50219Super Store
- Hy-Vee Food Store 1516118 SE 9th St, Pella 50219Super Store
- Walmart 7511650 Washington St, Pella 50219Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Three Vp's Farmstand2074 Highway G71, Bussey 50044Farmers and Markets
- Wanders Farms Llc438 160th Pl, Otley 50214Farmers and Markets
- Riverside Farms1090 198th Pl, Pella 50219Farmers and Markets
All stores in Marion County
31 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 Marion County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Marion County
- People on SNAP, July 20251,850
- Households on SNAP, July 2025915
- Benefits issued in July 2025$313,452
- 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 Marion County?
At the 31 stores in the USDA list for Marion County: 6 supermarkets or super stores, 0 grocery stores, 15 convenience stores and 3 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Marion County?
Iowa does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Marion 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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