Food Assistance in Rice County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Rice County has 27 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 other SNAP retailers (7), super store (6), and grocery store (5). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Faribault, Northfield, and Lonsdale. In Minnesota, SNAP is administered; see the official Minnesota SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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27
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
6
Cities
Food bank serving Rice County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Rice 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 Rice County
10k Livestock Fresh Meat And Poultry
Specialty storeAldi 69095 69095
SupermarketAldi 72087
SupermarketBanadir Grocery And Restaurant
Other SNAP retailerBarwaqo Halal Market Inc
Grocery storeCannon Valley Farmers' Market
Farmers marketCub Foods 1637
SupermarketDollar General 16374
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21939
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 4050
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5985
Other SNAP retailerFamily Fare 330
Super storeFareway Stores Inc. 126
Super storeHy-vee Foods 1177
Super storeJust Food Co-op
Super storeLindale Halal Market
Grocery storeLos Taqueritos Inc
Grocery storeMackenthuns Fine Foods
SupermarketPapa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza Mn004
Specialty storePapa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza Mn051
Specialty storeRiverwalk Market Fair
Farmers marketTaran Grocery And Deli
Grocery storeTarget Store 1211
Super storeTienda Maya Quiche Llc
Grocery storeWalgreens 1951
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 09065
Other SNAP retailerWalmart 1657
Super storeCities in Rice County
Dundas
Faribault
Lonsdale
Morristown
Northfield
W Northfield
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 Channel One Regional Food Bank as serving Rice 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 27 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Rice County. The cities with the most are Faribault, Northfield, and Lonsdale. 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.