Food Assistance in Brown County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Brown 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 other SNAP retailers (5), super store (3), and supermarket (3). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in New Ulm, Sleepy Eye, and Springfield. 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 Brown County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Brown 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 Brown County
Aldi 72081
SupermarketCash Wise Foods 3013
Super storeDollar General 14115
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3487
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 8090
Other SNAP retailerHy-vee Foods 1441
Super storeJanu 4 Llc
Other SNAP retailerKnuj Farmers Market Association
Farmers marketMike's Discount Food Warehouse 5
Grocery storeNew Ulm Community Market And Cooperative Dba Graze
Grocery storeNew Ulm Farmers Market
Farmers marketPapa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza Mn008
Specialty storeSchutz Family Foods
SupermarketSpringfield Market
SupermarketWalgreens 10516
Other SNAP retailerWalmart 3760
Super storeCities in Brown County
Comfrey
New Ulm
Sleepy Eye
Springfield
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 Brown 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 Brown County. The cities with the most are New Ulm, Sleepy Eye, and Springfield. 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.