Food Assistance in Benton County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Benton County has 16 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 Heartland). By USDA store type, the largest groups are super store (5), grocery store (4), and other SNAP retailers (4). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Sauk Rapids, Foley, and Saint Cloud. In Minnesota, SNAP is administered; see the official Minnesota SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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SNAP-authorized retailers
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Food banks serving this county
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Cities
Food bank serving Benton County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Benton 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 Benton County
Bill's Superette 13
Grocery storeCash Wise Foods 3041
Super storeCoborn's 2002
Super storeCoborn's Marketplace 2001
Super storeDollar General 16224
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18569
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5600
Other SNAP retailerFoley Locker Inc - Grand Champion Meats
Grocery storeManeas Meat
Super storeMinnesota Halal Meat & Grocery
Grocery storeNick & Drew's Discount Foods Foley
SupermarketPapa Murphys Mn080
Specialty storeSauk Rapids Farmers Market
Farmers marketTarget Store 930
Super storeVk Caribbean Groceries
Grocery storeWalgreens 13880
Other SNAP retailerCities in Benton County
Foley
Rice
Royalton
Saint Cloud
Sauk Rapids
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 Heartland as serving Benton 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 16 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Benton County. The cities with the most are Sauk Rapids, Foley, and Saint Cloud. 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.