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16 Incredible Iowa EBT Discounts

16 Incredible Iowa EBT Discounts

Got an Iowa EBT card? You may also qualify for free internet, discounted veterinary care and more! Most people don’t realize just how many perks you can receive with an Iowa EBT card… so we rounded them all up into this list!

6 Things You Need to Know about Iowa EBT

After years of reporting on low income and food stamps topics, I’ve learned that there are several things that most people don’t know about their Iowa EBT benefits.

Iowa EBT cardholders can get discounts all over this state map
We’ve found discounts all over the state!

Statewide EBT Discounts

No matter where you live in Iowa, you can take advantage of these incredible deals!

50% off Amazon Prime

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FREE Cell Phones & Service

Free cell phones and monthly service plans re available FREE for individuals and families who receive these benefits. Find out what’s available in your area. 

FREE Computers

We’ve found organizations that help low income families get free and low-cost computers, laptops and tablets. If you need one, check this list.

FREE Hunting & Fishing Licenses

If you meet the income requirements for Iowa EBT, you may also qualify for this incredible deal! The state’s Department of Natural Resources provides FREE hunting and fishing licenses to eligible low income households. In order to qualify, you must meet income limits AND be either permanently disabled or over age 65.

$5 Internet

You may be eligible to get internet for just $5 per month! We’ve found a series of low income Internet discounts from providers like Comcast, CenturyLink, AT&T and more!

YMCA Discounts

YMCA organizations typically offer discounts for low income individuals and families. If you qualify for Iowa EBT food stamps, then you may qualify for a discounted YMCA membership! Contact your local YMCA for details.

Other Discounts

If you’re looking for EBT discounts in Iowa, then you may also be eligible for these assistance programs:

Get Free Admission with Iowa EBT

It’s true! We’ve found some incredible deals for people with food stamps. Before we delve into the details, though, there’s a few things you should know.

You can’t pay for admission with your EBT card. Some attractions offer free admission with a food stamps card, but others just provide a discount. You cannot pay for admission with your EBT card. You will show the card to receive the discount. You’ll need a different form of payment to pay for admission, if there’s a charge.

Check nearby states! Don’t forget that you can use your Iowa EBT card to get museum discounts in other states, too! We have a full list of discounts in every state right here. The museums and venues with green titles are Museums for All participants, and accept out-of-state EBT cards.

This list is alphabetical for your convenience. It’s organized alphabetically by city.

Ames

Reiman Gardens – FREE

If you have an Iowa food stamps card, you can visit the Reiman Gardens completely free! This deal is valid for up to four people per card.

Bettendorf

Family Museum – $3 per person

Explore the people and places of the Quad Cities with engaging interactive exhibits like Fox Hollow, George’s Farm and Little ‘Ssippi.  If you figure out the correct path, you can even make the little silver balls fall over the bells to the tune of Somewhere Over the Rainbow! The 28 foot water play table in Little ‘Ssippi offers fun of a completely different kind. Explore it all today!

Cedar Rapids

African American Museum of Iowa – $1 per person

The African American Museum of Iowa has joined Museums for All! Admission costs just $1 per person for up to four people per EBT card.

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library – FREE

Explore the history of the Czech and Slovak people through informative history lessons, interactive workshops and exhibits. The museum features the one-and-a-half story immigrant home of the Sleger family.

Coralville

The Iowa Children’s Museum – FREE

The Iowa Children’s Museum provides free memberships to local families who are experiencing financial hardship. You will need to pick up an application from one of the agencies on this list. 

Johnson County Historical Society – $3 or less per person

The Johnson County Historical Society was originally designed to commemorate the Handcart Expeditions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which departed the area in 1856-1857. However, their focus has since expanded to include the history of the local area as well. The museum can be found at the Iowa River Landing.

Davenport

Figge Art Museum – $3 per person or less

The Figge Art Museum is housed in a distinctive glass building and contains one of the finest art collections in the Midwest! As a Museums for All partner, the Figge Art Museum offers an EBT discount and welcomes EBT cardholders for $3 or less per person.

German American Heritage Center & Museum – $3 or less per person

The German American Heritage Center & Museum showcases the rich German-American history of the Davenport region.

Putnam Museum & Science Center – $1 per person

With an EBT card, you can visit the Putnam Museum for just $1 per person! This discount is valid for up to two adults and up to three children per household.

Decorah

Vesterheim – FREE

Vesterheim is a Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School. The museum showcases over 33,000 artifacts and spans 12 historic buildings across a Heritage Park.

Des Moines

Des Moines Children’s Museum – $2 per child

The Des Moines Children’s Museum has traveling exhibits and a temporary location inside the West Valley Mall. The museum charges $2 admission for children between the ages of 1 and 10. Anyone under age 1 or over age 10 can visit for free!

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden – FREE

Up to four people can visit the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden free with an EBT card! There are seven acres of beautiful gardens, including an iconic geodesic tropical conservatory, a native savanna, a rose garden, water garden, gravel garden and more.

State Historical Museum of Iowa – FREE

Learn all about life in Iowa at the State Historical Museum! Exhibits include information about Iowa’s natural resources, life in Iowa before it became a state, and so much more. Only about 1,500 of their 80,000 artifacts are on display at any time, so visit often!

Dubuque

Dubuque Museum of Art – $2 per person

The Dubuque Museum of Art was founded over 140 years ago and showcases more than 2,000 works of art. As a Museums for All member, the Dubuque Museum of Art charges $2 per person, for up to four people per EBT card.

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium – $3 or less per person

Explore the 14-acre campus of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. This incredible venue is part museum, part aquarium, pat science center and more! You can get an incredible discount on admission when you visit with your EBT card!

Sioux City

LaunchPad Museum – $3 per person, Discounted Annual Memberships

Families who find “the price of admission or membership is a burden” are encouraged to contact the LaunchPad museum. If you are low income and can’t afford to visit, please contact the museum directly for details on a discounted membership! Also, since our last update, they have become a member of Museums for All and individual visits are just $3 per person, with EBT card.

Waterloo

Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens – $2 per person

The Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens feature 20 gardens over 40 acres. They help guests learn about the wonders of of nature and welcome low income families for just $2 per person with an EBT card.

Grout Museum District – $2 per person

The Grout Museum District provides a discount for visitors who have EBT or WIC. Simply show your card alongside an ID to get admission to the Grout Museum District locations including:

  • Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum
  • Grout Museum of History and Science
  • Carl A & Peggy J Bluedorn Science Imaginarium
  • Rensellaer Russel House Museum
  • Snowden House

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum – $3 or less per person

This museum, named after wrestling legend Dan Gable, tells the story and history of wrestling through film, exhibits and more.

Phelps Youth Pavilion – $3 or less per person

The Phelps Youth Pavilion at Waterloo Center for the Arts is a children’s museum! Enjoy everything from simple projects to high-tech interactive experiences.

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Nicole is the founder and lead researcher of Low Income Relief. After a personal experience with poverty and homelessness following her husband's sudden medical discharge from the U.S. Army, Nicole discovered the life-changing impact of community resources. This experience ignited her passion for empowering others to navigate similar crises. Nicole launched her writing career at age 16, working for various newspapers and publications. Her commitment to in-depth research and accessible content has been recognized by Google for Publishers and other industry leaders. For over 20 years, she has applied her investigative skills to uncover the most helpful, up-to-date information on benefits programs and community resources, ensuring Low Income Relief maintains the most extensive resource databases available.