Food Assistance in Steele County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Steele County has 16 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 super store (5), other SNAP retailers (4), and grocery store (3). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Owatonna, Blooming Prairie, and Ellendale. In Minnesota, SNAP is administered; see the official Minnesota SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
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Cities
Food bank serving Steele County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Steele 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 Steele County
Aldi 72013
SupermarketBroadway Global Mart
Grocery storeCash Wise Foods 3014
Super storeDollar General 21536
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22754
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3708
Other SNAP retailerFareway Stores Inc. 139
Super storeGrampas Ole Home Meats
Specialty storeHy-vee Foods 1511
Super storeLerbergs Foods
Grocery storePapa Murphy's Mn033
Specialty storeSteves Meat Market Inc
Specialty storeTarget Store 1068
Super storeVandal's Family Market
Grocery storeWalgreens 9095
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 982
Super storeCities in Steele County
Blooming Prairie
Ellendale
Medford
Owatonna
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 Steele 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 16 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Steele County. The cities with the most are Owatonna, Blooming Prairie, and Ellendale. 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.