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

Kittson County has 5 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (North Country Food Bank, Inc.). By USDA store type, the largest groups are grocery store (2), other SNAP retailers (2), and supermarket (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Hallock, Karlstad, and Lancaster. In Minnesota, SNAP is administered; see the official Minnesota SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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5 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
3 Cities

Food bank serving Kittson County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Kittson 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 Kittson County

Dollar General 17602

808 Atlantic Ave S, Hallock, MN 56728
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 19839

211 Main St N, Karlstad, MN 56732
Other SNAP retailer

J & S Foods

100 Central Ave N, Lancaster, MN 56735
Grocery store

Millers Fresh Foods Farmers Store

25 East Broadway, Hallock, MN 56728
Supermarket

Supermarket Foods

101 Cleveland Ave E, Karlstad, MN 56732
Grocery store

Cities in Kittson County

Hallock Karlstad Lancaster

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 North Country Food Bank, Inc. as serving Kittson 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 5 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Kittson County. The cities with the most are Hallock, Karlstad, and Lancaster. 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.