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

Houston 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 farmers market (3), supermarket (3), and other SNAP retailers (2). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Caledonia, Houston, and Spring Grove. 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
5 Cities

Food bank serving Houston County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Houston 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 Houston County

Crooked Quarter Farmers Market

113 E Grove St, Caledonia, MN 55921
Farmers market
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Dollar General 10343

801 N Hwy 44 67, Caledonia, MN 55921
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 20006

714 E Cedar St, Houston, MN 55943
Other SNAP retailer
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Gardner Family Farm

22018 Durham Dr, Spring Grove, MN 55974
Farmers market
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Golden Hawk Farms Llc

22881 County 8, Mabel, MN 55954
Farmers market
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Quillin's Caledonia 8

510 Vista Dr, Caledonia, MN 55921
Supermarket
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Quillins La Crescent 10

24 S Walnut St, La Crescent, MN 55947
Supermarket
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Red's Hometown Market

500 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974
Supermarket
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Root River Market Coop

119 E Cedar St, Houston, MN 55943
Grocery store
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Cities in Houston County

Caledonia Houston La Crescent Mabel Spring Grove

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.

Nearby counties in Minnesota

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feeding America lists Channel One Regional Food Bank as serving Houston 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 Houston County. The cities with the most are Caledonia, Houston, and Spring Grove. 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.