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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being. See the map above for SNAP retailers in the greater Dubuque area and the LinkTree which provides assistance with eligibility, applying and receiving benefits. See this infographic for a quick overview.
Federal SNAP guidelines/History through the FDA
Federal SNAP guidelines/History through the FDA
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/short-history-snap
https://www.snaptohealth.org/snap/the-history-of-snap/
Application for SNAP
Application for SNAP
https://hhsservices.iowa.gov/apspssp/ssp.portal (Online)
https://hhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/470-0462.pdf (Paper version)
Reporting Changes to SNAP case: 877-347-5678
How to Apply
How to Apply
https://www.iowa.gov/how-do-i-apply-food-assistance
Food Resources in Dubuque:
Iowa Hunger Coalition - SNAP Map
List of food pantries: https://www.cityofdubuque.org/DocumentCenter/View/45297/Food-and-Necessities-Available-in-Dubuque
https://www.dbqschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03-2020-RU-Food-Resources.pdf
Includes rural areas including Asbury: https://dbqfoundation.org/pdf/resources/FoodResourceGuide_04mar22.pdf
http://inclusivedbq.org/community-equity-profile/health/food-access/
How to use double up food bucks:
https://www.dubuquefarmersmarket.org/market-money
https://www.ebtcardbalance.com/dubuque-snap-retailers-iowa-elc5767
For retaliers, check out this brochure to provide information to customers.
Portrait of a Food Pantry Visitor from DMARC
Food Pantries
Food Pantries
*Generally best to call ahead for more information and set up a potential appointment*
· Dubuque Food Pantry
o 1598 Jackson St
o 563-583-4440
o MWF 1-4pm & Tues 9am-12pm
§ Referral required
§ Can receive every 30 (60?) days
· Dubuque Rescue Mission
o 398 Main St
o 563-583-1394
· Dubuque County Veterans Affairs
o 36 East 8th St
o 563-589-7840
o By appointment only – veteran and family members who are Dubuque residents
· Dubuque Area Labor Harvest
o 423 West Locust St
o 563-582-5947 for hours and info
o 563-690-5735 for groceries to be delivered to you
o 2nd Saturday 7-9:30 am
§ ID is preferred
o FREE MEAL
§ 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Saturday 7-8:30am
· Grace Point Food Pantry
o 3100 Windsor Ave
o 563-583-3929 (call to register)
o Mon: 6-7pm
§ Limited number of people each week
§ For the working poor
· Hope House Catholic Worker
o 1592 Locust St
o 563-582-9079
o TTH 12-3pm (food pantry)
o Open every day 10-5 (anyone is welcome)
· Multicultural Family Center
o 1157 Central Ave
o 563-582-3681
o 4th Friday 2-5pm
§ Pre-registration begins every 4th Saturday until full (only serves 25 families)
§ Max 8 per family
§ Every other month
§ 1st time- proof of Iowa residency and ID required
· Resource Unite
o 1900 JFK Rd
o 563-231-6280
o Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
§ Emergency food pantry
· Salvation Army
o 1099 Iowa St
o 563-556-1573
o Mon-Fri: 9am-12pm & 1-3pm
§ Referral and picture ID required
§ 3-4 months between visits
§ Must be 18 yrs old
· St. Stephen’s Food Bank
o 3145 Cedar Crest Ridge
o 563-557-7474
· St. Vincent De Paul Voucher Center and Food Center
o 1351 Iowa St
o 563-584-2226
o Tues, Thurs, Sat: 9am-12pm
§ Referral required
§ Every other month
St. Luke's Methodist Church - Food for the Soul Pantry
o 199 Main St
o Sat: 5pm-6pm
Third Presbyterian Pantry
o 3100 Windsor
o Mon: 6pm-7pm
· Cascade Food Pantry
o 201 2nd Ave SW
o 563-852-3285
o Every 3rd Thursday 3-5:30pm
§ Proof of address required
· Dyersville Food Pantry:
o 350 1st Ave E, Dyersville IA
o 563-542-1204
o 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month 8:30
o Every 2 months
· Epworth Food Pantry
o 104 1st St. SE
o Food giveaway 3rd Tuesday 4:30-6
· Holy Cross Food Pantry
o 938 Church St (former city hall library)
o 563-870-2475
o Monday 9-11 & Wednesday 4-6
§ Non-perishable items only
· Balltown Food Pantry
o 468 Balltown Rd. (St. Francis of Assisi Church)
o Wednesday 8-10 & Thursday 4-6 or by appointment (Sherri – 563-590-4777)
§ Non-perishable items only
· Bellevue Bread Basket
o 1700 State St
o 3rd Thursday
§ For more info call City Hall
· Bernard Food Pantry
o 28914 46th Ave
o 2nd Tuesday 4-5
§ Bernard & Leisure Lake residents
· Peosta Food Pantry
o 14868 W Ridge Lane (Crossroads Church of Peosta offices)
§ 8-4 Mon-Thurs or by appointment (563-265-0163)
· Farley Food Pantry
o 202 2nd Ave SE (St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Basement)
o Questions/appointment: 563-580-1492
o Mon-Thurs 5-8pm - Fri 9-11am & 5-8pm – Sat 9-11am
Free Meals
Free Meals
Saturdays at 5:30 PM: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 1199 Main Street (563.582.4543)
Sundays & Mondays at 6:00 PM: Hope House Catholic Worker, 1592 Locust Street (563.582.9079)
Wednesdays at 5:00 PM: St. Patrick’s Church, 1425 Iowa Street (563.583.9749)
Thursdays at 5:30 PM: First Congregational UCC, 255 W. 10th St. (563.582.3648)
Dubuque Rescue Mission, 398 Main St. (563.583.1394):
a. Breakfast Every day 7:30 AM
b. Lunch: Monday-Saturday 11:30 AM
c. Dinner: Monday, Tuesday, & Friday 5:00 PM
Fifth Sunday each month: Lunch at Noon, St. John Episcopal Church, 1458 Locust St. (563.556.0252)
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