Monroe County Public Health

12/19/2025

12/09/2025

Be aware of SNAP changes starting on January 1st.

Check Before You Shop! Iowa is changing what can be purchased with SNAP in Iowa starting January 1st, 2026.

SNAP benefits can be used to buy most food items that are not taxed in Iowa, based on rules from the Iowa Department of Revenue. For more information about specific items, please visit https://revenue.iowa.gov/taxes/tax-guidance/sales-use-excise-tax/iowa-sales-tax-food for a more detailed guide under the "Exempt Products" section.

12/09/2025

It is estimated that millions of Americans experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, although many may not know they have this common disorder.

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12/08/2025

11/21/2025

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11/14/2025

Information about ByHeart infant formula to discontinue the use of at this time due to an ongoing FDA investigation. Parents and caregivers are urged to stop using any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula immediately.
See the article for information about symptoms of concern if your infant has been consuming this formula. Keep in contact with your child's pediatrician with any and all concerns.

Details on an outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula, November 2025.

11/13/2025

As the federal government reopens, Iowa HHS will issue full SNAP benefits for the month of November.

Benefits are being loaded onto cards now and could be available later today. We anticipate that all SNAP benefits will be issued by Friday, Nov. 14, and recommend that SNAP recipients check their EBT card balances before making a purchase.

You can check your EBT balance by calling the number on the back of your card, 800-359-5802, logging into your ConnectEBT account online, or using the ConnectEBT Mobile app.

11/04/2025

Way to go, Hy-Vee! Thank you for helping fight hunger and providing affordable meals for families in our communities.

10/31/2025

FYI

LIHEAP applications will continue to be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All other households may apply starting November 1. Individuals may apply for the program at their local Community Action Agency in their county (https://iowacommunityaction.org/).

Once approved, continue to make payments on your account. The LIHEAP payment will appear as a credit on your account once it is issued.

10/31/2025

FYI

Iowa WIC participants will continue to receive WIC benefits and services through November. The WIC program does not rely on SNAP funding.

10/31/2025

FYI

Due to the federal government shutdown, November SNAP benefits will not be issued.

You will still be able to use any remaining balance on your EBT card after November 1. You can check your EBT balance by calling the number on the back of your card, 800-359-5802, logging into your ConnectEBT account online, or using the ConnectEBT Mobile app. Iowa HHS will continue to process eligibility for the SNAP program at this time. If approved, SNAP cards will be mailed, but no benefits will be loaded onto the card if the shutdown is still in effect. Please visit hhs.iowa.gov/SNAP for updates.

If you need food assistance, please contact 211 Iowa to find a local food pantry.

•Call 211
•Text zip code to 898211
•Visit 211iowa.org
•Download 211 NE + IA app