Food Assistance in Blue Earth County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Blue Earth County has 25 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 other SNAP retailers (8), grocery store (5), and super store (5). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Mankato, Mapleton, and Amboy. 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 Blue Earth County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth County
Aldi 46019 46019
SupermarketBrothers Restaurant & Grocery
Grocery storeCub Foods 1606
SupermarketCub Foods 1653
SupermarketCvs 3054
Other SNAP retailerCvs 6635
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25996
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30216
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30788
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3237
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 4833
Other SNAP retailerHy-vee Foods 1393
Super storeHy-vee Foods 1394
Super storeInternational Grocery And Halal
Grocery storeKevin's Market
SupermarketKilty's Market
Grocery storeMankato Farmers' Market
Farmers marketMocols Supermarket
Grocery storePapa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza Mn001
Specialty storePapa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza Mn024
Specialty storeSam's Club 6510
Super storeTarget Store 663
Super storeWalgreens 7290
Other SNAP retailerWalmart 1473
Super storeY&r Store
Grocery storeCities in Blue Earth County
Amboy
Lake Crystal
Madison Lake
Mankato
Mapleton
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 Blue Earth 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 25 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Blue Earth County. The cities with the most are Mankato, Mapleton, and Amboy. 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.