Food Assistance in Pennington County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Pennington County has 6 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 super store (2), farmers market (1), and grocery store (1). All of them are in Thief River Falls. 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 Pennington County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Pennington 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 Pennington County
Dollar Tree 3608
Other SNAP retailerErls Food Market
Grocery storeHugo's 7
Super storePapa Murphys Mn113
Specialty storeThief River Falls Farmers Market
Farmers marketWalmart Super Center 3761
Super storeCities in Pennington County
Thief River Falls
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 Pennington 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 6 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Pennington County. The cities with the most are Thief River Falls. 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.