Food Assistance in Aitkin County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Aitkin County has 12 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Second Harvest Northland). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (8), farmers market (1), and grocery store (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Aitkin, Mcgregor, and Hill City. In Minnesota, SNAP is administered; see the official Minnesota SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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12
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
3
Cities
Food bank serving Aitkin County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Aitkin County. Call ahead to ask about pantry locations, hours and what to bring.
Food bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
SNAP-authorized retailers in Aitkin County
Aitkin Farmers Market
Farmers marketCvs 10397
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18887
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20648
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20957
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30613
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30997
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 7772
Other SNAP retailerPaulbeck's County Market
Super storePetry's By The Lake 2
Other SNAP retailerRoadside Market
Grocery storeThe Market At Mcgregor 7025
SupermarketCities in Aitkin County
Aitkin
Hill City
Mcgregor
SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference
A household of 4 in Minnesota can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full Minnesota eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Feeding America lists Second Harvest Northland as serving Aitkin County. See the contact details above. Food banks supply the local pantries, so calling them is the quickest way to find where to get food today.
This directory lists 12 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Aitkin County. The cities with the most are Aitkin, Mcgregor, and Hill City. Scroll to the retailer list for addresses and directions.
For Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027, USDA FNS lists a maximum gross monthly income of $3,575 (130% of the poverty line) and a maximum monthly benefit of $1,023 for a household of 4 in the 48 contiguous states and DC; Alaska and Hawaii have higher limits. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page.
Contact the regional food bank listed on this page, because food banks supply the pantries in their area. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator. This site does not publish individual pantry hours.