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EBT stores · Minnesota

Where to use EBT in Pennington County, MN

10 stores in Pennington County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (4). 2 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.

10stores that take EBT
2supermarkets and super stores
1farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store4
  • Super Store2
  • Other1
  • Specialty Store1
  • Grocery Store1
  • Farmers and Markets1

Cities and towns

  • Thief River Falls 9 stores
  • Saint Hilaire 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Hugo's 7215 Pennington Ave, Thief River Falls 56701Super Store
  • Walmart SUPER CENTER 37611755 Highway 59 S, Thief River Falls 56701Super Store

Farmers markets that take EBT

  • Thief River Falls Farmers Market200 3rd Street Floyd B Olson Park, Thief River Falls 56701Farmers and Markets

All stores in Pennington County

10 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 Pennington 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
Minnesota SNAP guide

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 Pennington County?

At the 10 stores in the USDA list for Pennington County: 2 supermarkets or super stores, 1 grocery stores, 4 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Pennington County?

Minnesota does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Pennington 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).

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