Food Assistance in Dakota County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Dakota County has 141 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 (41), grocery store (27), and supermarket (26). They are spread across 13 cities and towns, with the most in Burnsville, Saint Paul, and Eagan. In Minnesota, SNAP is administered; see the official Minnesota SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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141
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
13
Cities
Food bank serving Dakota County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Dakota 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 Dakota County
Abyssina Ethiopian Market & Take Out Llc
Grocery storeAbyssinia Mart 2
Grocery storeAldi 63040 63040
SupermarketAldi 72039
SupermarketAldi 72041
SupermarketAldi 72042
SupermarketAldi 72058
SupermarketAldi 72107
SupermarketAldi 75025 75025
SupermarketAldi 78
SupermarketArada Market Llp
Grocery storeBodega 42 Freshmarket
Super storeBurnsville Halal Grocery
Grocery storeCliff Halal Market Inc
Grocery storeCoborn's 2037
Super storeCostco Wholesale 1087
Super storeCostco Wholesale 1363
Super storeCub 1597
SupermarketCub 1695
SupermarketCub Foods 1604
SupermarketCub Foods 1616
SupermarketCub Foods 1631
SupermarketCub Foods 1635
SupermarketCub Foods 1639
SupermarketCub Foods 1651
SupermarketCub Foods 1656
SupermarketCub Foods 1657
SupermarketCub Foods 1658
SupermarketCub Foods 4974
SupermarketCub Foods Wsp 5511
SupermarketCvs 6715
Other SNAP retailerCvs 10252
Other SNAP retailerCvs 241
Other SNAP retailerCvs 3313
Other SNAP retailerCvs 5308
Other SNAP retailerCvs 5472
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 663
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24255
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3046
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3581
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3997
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 4260
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 4487
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5117
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5203
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5614
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5968
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6964
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 7245
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 7924
Other SNAP retailerCities in Dakota County
Apple Valley
Burnsville
Eagan
Farmington
Hastings
Inver Grove Heights
Lakeville
Mendota Heights
Northfield
Rosemount
Saint Paul
South Saint Paul
W St Paul
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 Dakota 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 141 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Dakota County. The cities with the most are Burnsville, Saint Paul, and Eagan. 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.