Food Assistance in Watonwan County, Minnesota: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Watonwan County has 10 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 (5), supermarket (2), and farmers market (1). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Saint James, Madelia, and La Salle. In Minnesota, SNAP is administered; see the official Minnesota SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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SNAP-authorized retailers
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Food banks serving this county
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Food bank serving Watonwan County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Watonwan 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 Watonwan County
Dollar General 10593
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23067
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 7965
Other SNAP retailerFiesta Market
Other SNAP retailerJohnson's Meat Market
Specialty storeLa Salle Meats
Grocery storeLatinos Oreo Llc 2
Other SNAP retailerSunshine Foods 7010
SupermarketSuperfair Foods
SupermarketThe St. James Farmers Market
Farmers marketCities in Watonwan County
La Salle
Madelia
Saint James
St. James
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 Watonwan 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 10 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Watonwan County. The cities with the most are Saint James, Madelia, and La Salle. 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.