Iowa farmers markets that accept SNAP / EBT
20 of the 192 farmers markets listed in Iowa record SNAP/EBT acceptance in the USDA directory, and 34 record WIC. Listings are grouped by city, largest first.
Davenport, IA2 markets
North Park Mall east entrance, 52804
Wednesday 8am–12pm +1 more
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted421 West River Drive
Sunday 10am–2pm +3 more
Season: 05/02/2026 to 10/25/2026
SNAP / EBTOrganic practicesSenior FMNPIndoorCards accepted
Des Moines, IA2 markets
4801 Franklin Avenue, 50310
Tuesday 4pm–7pm
Season: June to September
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted1907 Carpenter Avenue
Saturday 9am–1pm
Season: May to October
SNAP / EBTOrganic practicesWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Ames, IA1 market
300 & 400 Blocks of Main Street
Saturday 8am–12:30pm +1 more
Season: 05/06/2023 to 10/14/2023 (2023)
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Charles City, IA1 market
300 N Main St
Wednesday 3:30pm–6pm +1 more
Season: 05/07/2022 to 10/15/2022 (2022)
SNAP / EBTWICCards accepted
Clear Lake, IA1 market
460 North Shore Drive
Saturday 9am–12pm
Season: 05/21/2022 to 10/15/2022 (2022)
SNAP / EBTWICCards accepted
Decorah, IA1 market
Heivly Street, 52101
Wednesday 3pm–6pm +1 more
Season: May to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Dubuque, IA1 market
Iowa Street between 10th & 13th Streets, 52001
Saturday 7am–12pm
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Eldora, IA1 market
Corner of Edgington Ave. and 14th Street, 50627
Friday 4pm–6pm
Season: May to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Grinnell, IA1 market
833 4th Ave, 50112
Thursday 3pm–6pm +1 more
Season: May to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Guttenberg, IA1 market
400 Block of South River Park Drive, 52052
Saturday 8am–12pm
Season: May to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Hampton, IA1 market
182 Central Ave W
Tuesday 4:30pm–6:30pm +1 more
Season: 05/17/2024 to 10/18/2024 (2024)
SNAP / EBTOrganic practicesWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Harlan, IA1 market
Hwys 44 and 59, 51537
Wednesday 3:30pm–6pm +1 more
Season: June to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Iowa Falls, IA1 market
Corner of Rocksylvania Ave. anb Stevens St, 50126
Wednesday 5pm–7pm +1 more
Season: May to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Mason City, IA1 market
1st St NW & North Federal Avenue
Saturday 9am–12pm
Season: 06/04/2022 to 10/15/2022 (2022)
SNAP / EBTWICCards accepted
Ottumwa, IA1 market
Ottumwa, IA
Monday 2:30pm–5:30pm +1 more
Season: June to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Riceville, IA1 market
203 Iowa 9
Saturday 9am–11am
Season: 05/23/2022 to 08/27/2022 (2022)
SNAP / EBTWIC
Sioux City, IA1 market
100 Pearl Street, 51101
Wednesday 8am–1pm +1 more
Season: May to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Waterloo, IA1 market
460 Jefferson Street
Saturday 8am–12pm
Season: 05/03/2025 to 10/25/2025 (2025)
SNAP / EBTOrganic practicesWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Common questions
- How many farmers markets in Iowa take EBT?
- 20 Iowa farmers markets record SNAP/EBT acceptance out of 192 listed in total — about 10%.
- How does EBT work at a Iowa farmers market?
- Most markets run a central token system: swipe your EBT card once at the information booth for tokens that any participating vendor accepts. Some markets instead have individual vendors running their own terminals. Either way, EBT covers food items — not crafts, hot prepared food or plants that don't produce food.
- Is my SNAP benefit doubled at Iowa markets?
- Some Iowa markets take part in nutrition-incentive schemes that match SNAP spending on fruit and vegetables, often up to a daily cap. Participation is market-by-market and season-by-season, so check at the market's information booth.