Food Assistance in Freeborn County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Freeborn County has 19 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 (6), farmers market (4), and specialty store (4). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Albert Lea, Conger, and Ellendale. In Minnesota, SNAP is administered; see the official Minnesota SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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19
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
6
Cities
Food bank serving Freeborn County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Freeborn 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 Freeborn County
A. L. Farmers Market
Farmers marketAldi 72153
SupermarketAsian Market And Food Deli
Other SNAP retailerChanmyint Pasay Grocery Llc 1
Grocery storeConger Meat Market
Specialty storeDollar General 15262
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 2852
Other SNAP retailerDollartree Plus 9108
Other SNAP retailerHilltop Greenhouse And Farm
Farmers marketHy-vee Foods 1019
Super storeJ&a Cattle Company
Farmers marketNarinda Asian Grocery & Deli Llc
Grocery storeNew Geneva Meats
Specialty storeNicks Meats
Specialty storePapa Murphy's Mn019
Specialty storeRuble Meats
Farmers marketWalgreens 10640
Other SNAP retailerWalmart 1020
Super storeYaw Asian Grocery Store
Other SNAP retailerCities in Freeborn County
Albert Lea
Conger
Ellendale
Emmons
Geneva
Hayward
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 Freeborn 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 19 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Freeborn County. The cities with the most are Albert Lea, Conger, and Ellendale. 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.