EBT stores · Iowa
Where to use EBT in Story County, IA
63 stores in Story County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (29). 13 are supermarkets or super stores and 4 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Ames 42 stores
- Nevada 6 stores
- Huxley 5 stores
- Story City 5 stores
- Slater 2 stores
- Colo 1 store
- Roland 1 store
- Maxwell 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ALDI 72048108 S 5th St, Ames 50010Supermarket
- Fareway Stores Inc. 0933619 Stange Rd, Ames 50010Super Store
- Fareway Stores Inc. 386619 Burnett Ave, Ames 50010Super Store
- Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore 1018640 Lincoln Way, Ames 50010Super Store
- Hy-Vee Food Store 10133800 Lincoln Way, Ames 50014Super Store
- Sam's Club 6568305 Airport Rd, Ames 50010Super Store
- Target Stores T- 1170320 S Duff Ave, Ames 50010Super Store
- Walmart SC 4256534 S Duff Ave Ste 130, Ames 50010Super Store
- Walmart Supercenter 7493105 Grand Ave, Ames 50010Super Store
- Fareway Stores Inc. 155911 Highway 69, Huxley 50124Super Store
- Fareway Stores Inc. 4261505 S B Ave, Nevada 50201Super Store
- Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh 14421622 Fawcett Pkwy, Nevada 50201Super Store
- Fareway Stores Inc. 2491550 Broad St, Story City 50248Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Demoss Pumpkin Farm51428 170th St, Ames 50014Farmers and Markets
- Farmers Market- Ames304 Main St, Ames 50010Farmers and Markets
- Fishers Flowers & Produce6549 510th Ave, Ames 50014Farmers and Markets
- Root To Rise Farm3715 W 190th St, Ames 50014Farmers and Markets
All stores in Story County
63 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 Story County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Story County
- People on SNAP, July 20254,135
- Households on SNAP, July 20252,153
- Benefits issued in July 2025$741,823
- Average per household that month$345
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 Story County?
At the 63 stores in the USDA list for Story County: 13 supermarkets or super stores, 4 grocery stores, 29 convenience stores and 4 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Story County?
Iowa does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Story 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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