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EBT stores · Iowa

Where to use EBT in Tama County, IA

20 stores in Tama County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (7). 2 are supermarkets or super stores and 4 are farmers markets.

20stores that take EBT
2supermarkets and super stores
4farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store7
  • Other5
  • Farmers and Markets4
  • Grocery Store2
  • Super Store1
  • Supermarket1

Cities and towns

  • Tama 5 stores
  • Toledo 4 stores
  • Gladbrook 4 stores
  • Traer 3 stores
  • Dysart 2 stores
  • Chelsea 1 store
  • Montour 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Fareway Stores Inc. 7921005 South County Line Rd, Toledo 52342Super Store
  • Hometown Foods Traer420 2nd St, Traer 50675Supermarket

Farmers markets that take EBT

  • Sandhill Acres2781 Highway E66, Chelsea 52215Farmers and Markets
  • Mad Acre Farms1175 F Ave, Gladbrook 50635Farmers and Markets
  • Hinegardner Orchard1348 295th St, Montour 50173Farmers and Markets
  • Carolyn Adolphs2919 140th St, Traer 50675Farmers and Markets

All stores in Tama County

20 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 Tama County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

SNAP in Tama County

  • People on SNAP, July 20251,208
  • Households on SNAP, July 2025556
  • Benefits issued in July 2025$194,326
  • Average per household that month$350

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
Iowa SNAP guide

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 Tama County?

At the 20 stores in the USDA list for Tama County: 2 supermarkets or super stores, 2 grocery stores, 7 convenience stores and 4 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Tama County?

Iowa does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Tama 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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