Food Assistance in Sherburne County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Sherburne County has 25 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 Heartland). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (7), super store (5), and supermarket (5). They are spread across 7 cities and towns, with the most in Elk River, Big Lake, and Zimmerman. In Minnesota, SNAP is administered; see the official Minnesota SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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25
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
7
Cities
Food bank serving Sherburne County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Sherburne 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 Sherburne County
Aldi 72141
SupermarketAldi 78012 78012
SupermarketBig Lake Farmers Market
Farmers marketBill's Family Foods 4
SupermarketCity Of Elk River Farmers Market
Farmers marketCity Of Elk River Indoor Farmers Market
Farmers marketCoborn's 2031
Super storeCoborn's 2047
Super storeCoborn's Marketplace 2023
Super storeCub Foods Elk River 5516
SupermarketDollar General 19543
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20473
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30118
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3852
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree Plus 9102
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 8110
Other SNAP retailerEast Banaader
Grocery storeMcdonalds Meats Inc
Grocery storePapa Murphy's - Elk River Mn016
Specialty storeTarget Store 2456
Super storeThompson Produce
Farmers marketVon Hanson's Meats Of Elk River
Grocery storeWalgreens 10289
Other SNAP retailerWalmart 3209
Super storeZ Market
SupermarketCities in Sherburne County
Becker
Big Lake
Clear Lake
Elk River
Otsego
Saint Cloud
Zimmerman
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 Heartland as serving Sherburne 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 25 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Sherburne County. The cities with the most are Elk River, Big Lake, and Zimmerman. 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.