Food Assistance in Polk County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Polk County has 13 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 other SNAP retailers (5), super store (4), and grocery store (3). They are spread across 7 cities and towns, with the most in Crookston, East Grand Forks, and Fertile. In Minnesota, SNAP is administered; see the official Minnesota SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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13
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
7
Cities
Food bank serving Polk County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Polk 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 Polk County
Aaron's Grocery
Grocery storeCrookston Farmers Market
Farmers marketDollar General 16335
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16925
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18759
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23823
Other SNAP retailerGroceries Plus 332
Grocery storeHugo's 13
Super storeHugo's 4
Super storeHugo's 5
Super storeJereds Grocery
Grocery storeNeils Quality Meats
Other SNAP retailerWalmart 3758
Super storeCities in Polk County
Crookston
East Grand Forks
Erskin
Erskine
Fertile
Fosston
Mcintosh
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 Polk 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 13 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Polk County. The cities with the most are Crookston, East Grand Forks, and Fertile. 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.