Food Assistance in Lake County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Lake County has 4 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 Northland). By USDA store type, the largest groups are farmers market (2) and supermarket (2). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Two Harbors, Finland, and Silver Bay. In Minnesota, SNAP is administered; see the official Minnesota SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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SNAP-authorized retailers
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Food banks serving this county
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Food bank serving Lake County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Lake 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 Lake County
Finland Farmers Market
Farmers marketSuper One Foods 528
SupermarketTwo Harbors Farmers Market
Farmers marketZup's Of Silver Bay Inc.
SupermarketCities in Lake County
Finland
Silver Bay
Two Harbors
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 Northland as serving Lake 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 4 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Lake County. The cities with the most are Two Harbors, Finland, and Silver Bay. 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.