Handy stops for supplies in Osceola:  tools, groceries, bait, quick fixes

Ace Hardware store in Osceola with text overlay:

Let's say you don't want to wander. You just need what you need. Here is a clean, copy-and-save list for busy days in Osceola… with local food, hardware and other options included. After exploring your options, considering preferences or booking now, check in The Jeffreys Extended Stay, and see what is available right away in town.

Groceries and everyday basics

Hy-Vee, 510 W McLane St:  Full grocery, deli, and Aisles Online for pickup or delivery 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pharmacy Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Sun closed.

Walmart Supercenter, 2400 College Dr:  Groceries, household items, phone cables, coolers, and a full pharmacy. Store and pharmacy pages list current hours and services.

Family Dollar, 614 W McLane St:  Quick grab for paper goods, cleaning supplies, and snacks. Site lists open until 10 p.m. most days.

Dollar General, 216 S Main St: Downtown basics with posted 8 a.m.–9 p.m. hours.

Tools, hardware, and quick fixes

Niemann Ace Hardware, 1012 Jeffreys Dr:  Local hardware with hand tools, bulbs, paint, and friendly help. Posted hours Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Easy in and out from Jeffreys Dr.

NAPA Auto Parts – JP Auto Supply, 129 W Washington St:  Belts, wipers, fluids, and electrical bits. Hours listed Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun closed.

O’Reilly Auto Parts, 721 W McLane St:  Battery testing, wiper installs, and common parts. Typical hours Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

Bait and tackle near Osceola

Little River Bait Shop & General Store, Leon: Live bait, tackle, snacks, and camping basics at Little River Recreation Area. Check posted hours before you roll.

Dad’s Bait Shop, Afton:  Small, close-by option for live bait. Facebook posts carry current hours and updates.

Bad Boy Liquor and Tobacco, Osceola:  Local post notes they sell live bait at 715 W McLane. Handy if you are already in town. Call or check their page for availability. Facebook

Walmart Fishing, 2400 College Dr:  If you need a last-minute bobber, line, or cooler ice, the in-store fishing section is stocked late.

Osceola pharmacies and health clinics

Quick Visit Urgent Care: for minor health needs.
Clarke County Hospital
: for ER needs.
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
: next to the grocery for a one-stop loop.
Walmart Pharmacy: for later-day fills and quick refills.

Efficient errands on a loop, budget friendly weeks

  • Stop 1: Hy-Vee for grocery staples and any scripts. Reserve a pickup slot if you want to be speedy.
  • Stop 2: Ace Hardware for a bulb, extension cord, or sticky hooks.
  • Stop 3: NAPA or O’Reilly for wipers or fluids.


Here's a few ideas. Breakfast basket for the room, two easy dinners, a snack kit, paper plates, napkins, zip bags, dish soap, and a small sponge. The Jeffreys also has options on-site for freshly prepared and frozen meals, a community kitchen, a fridge, microwave and coffee pot in every room, more.


Grab a soft cooler and ice from our machine if you will run multiple errands on a hot day and in one go. If you need a number or an address you do not see here, the Osceola Chamber Main Street directory keeps it all in one spot so you can get what you need and get back to your room.


Short list. Best to check online for clear hours or additional directions as needed. No wandering. You will be back here with what you need in one simple loop, in no time!

September 22, 2025 | Alison Frank

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