EBT stores · Minnesota
Where to use EBT in Freeborn County, MN
29 stores in Freeborn County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (10). 3 are supermarkets or super stores and 4 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Albert Lea 23 stores
- Conger 1 store
- Geneva 1 store
- Emmons 1 store
- Clarks Grove 1 store
- Hayward 1 store
- Ellendale 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ALDI 721531406 Blake Ave, Albert Lea 56007Supermarket
- HY-VEE FOODS 10192708 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea 56007Super Store
- Walmart 10201550 Blake Ave, Albert Lea 56007Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- A. L. Farmers MarketN Broadway Parking Lot, Albert Lea 56007Farmers and Markets
- Ruble Meats72778 County Road 46, Albert Lea 56007Farmers and Markets
- Hilltop Greenhouse And Farm83204 300th St, Ellendale 56026Farmers and Markets
- J&A Cattle Company67098 State Line Rd, Emmons 56029Farmers and Markets
All stores in Freeborn County
29 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Minnesota does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Freeborn County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
Minnesota rules for this county
- EBT cardMinnesota EBT Card
- Gross income limit, most households200% of poverty
- Soda and candy: No soda or candy restriction for Minnesota on the USDA list.No restriction listed
EBT card help
- EBT card help: Minnesota EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-997-2227
We publish a phone number only when two independent sources agree: the USDA state directory and the state agency's own website. "n/d" means we could not confirm it, so call 2-1-1 or use the number on the back of your card.
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Common questions
Where can I use my EBT card in Freeborn County?
At the 29 stores in the USDA list for Freeborn County: 3 supermarkets or super stores, 2 grocery stores, 10 convenience stores and 4 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Freeborn County?
Minnesota does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Freeborn County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
What number do I call about my Minnesota EBT Card?
Call 888-997-2227 for balance, a lost card or a PIN.
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated September 02, 2026); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page updated August 7, 2026).
Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.