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Food Assistance in Faribault County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers

Faribault County has 9 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Channel One Regional Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (4), grocery store (3), and super store (1). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Blue Earth, Wells, and Winnebago. In Minnesota, SNAP is administered; see the official Minnesota SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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9 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
4 Cities

Food bank serving Faribault County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Faribault 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 Faribault County

Blue Earth Locker

1017 N Main St, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 10403

290 3rd St Ne, Wells, MN 56097
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 10845

1100 Giant Dr, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 18264

701 Main St S, Winnebago, MN 56098
Other SNAP retailer
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Juba's Super Valu

219 S Main St, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Super store
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Kiester Market

131 S Main St, Kiester, MN 56051
Grocery store
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Marketplace Foods

120 Main St S, Winnebago, MN 56098
Grocery store
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Rainbow Food Coop

103 S Main St, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Grocery store
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Wells Marketplace

190 3rd St Ne, Wells, MN 56097
Supermarket
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Cities in Faribault County

Blue Earth Kiester Wells Winnebago

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 Channel One Regional Food Bank as serving Faribault 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 9 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Faribault County. The cities with the most are Blue Earth, Wells, and Winnebago. 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.