Food Assistance in Stearns County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Stearns County has 72 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 (23), grocery store (20), and super store (16). They are spread across 21 cities and towns, with the most in Saint Cloud, Waite Park, and Sartell. In Minnesota, SNAP is administered; see the official Minnesota SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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72
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
21
Cities
Food bank serving Stearns County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Stearns 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 Stearns County
33rd Meat & Grocery Store
Other SNAP retailerAldi 72140
SupermarketAldi 90
SupermarketBelgrade Meat Center
Specialty storeBonanza Market
Grocery storeBusley Grocery Market Llc
Grocery storeCash Wise Foods 3009
Super storeCoborn's 2007
Super storeCoborn's 2022
Super storeCoborn's 2039
Super storeCoborn's 2043
Super storeCoborn's Marketplace 2032
Super storeCoborn's Marketplace 2035
Super storeCostco Wholesale 1344
Super storeCvs 10771
Other SNAP retailerCvs 6507
Other SNAP retailerDancing The Land Farm
Farmers marketDollar General 13972
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14916
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15509
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16783
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19519
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19639
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20614
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20803
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21976
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25338
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25416
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6117
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6221
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 7506
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 843
Other SNAP retailerDon Chon Mexican Market
Grocery storeEl Torito Mexican Market
Grocery storeFresh Thyme Market 511wte
Super storeGlobal Halal Market Inc
Grocery storeGood Earth Food Co-op
Grocery storeGreen Market Unit 73
Grocery storeGrillin Meats
Farmers marketJenniges Meat Processing
Specialty storeKabribayah Grocery And Dali
Grocery storeKismayo Discount Grocery Store Llc
Grocery storeKnaus Sausage House
Specialty storeLa Perla Market Llc
Grocery storeLunds & Byerlys 1004
SupermarketMidnimo Market
Grocery storeMidway Halal & Grocery 1
Grocery storeMinnesota Meats & Markets
Grocery storeMinnesota Street Market
Grocery storeMogadishu Meat & Grocery Store Inc
Grocery storeCities in Stearns County
Albany
Avon
Belgrade
Brooten
Clearwater
Cold Spring
Holdingford
Kimball
Melrose
Ogilvie
Paynesville
Richmond
Saint Augusta
Saint Cloud
Saint Joseph
Sartell
Sauk Centre
South Haven
St Cloud
St. Cloud
Waite Park
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 Stearns 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 72 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Stearns County. The cities with the most are Saint Cloud, Waite Park, and Sartell. 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.