Food Assistance in Boone County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Boone County has 13 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Northern Illinois Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (6), grocery store (2), and super store (2). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Belvidere, Poplar Grove, and Capron. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois 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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Cities
Food bank serving Boone County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Boone 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 Boone County
Aldi 40067 40067
SupermarketBelvidere Fiesta Market
Super storeDollar General 1591
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15682
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21904
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3937
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 10183
Other SNAP retailerLa Canasta Supermarket Inc
Grocery storeMidnight Sun Farm Nafmnp
Farmers marketPacemaker Countryside Market
SupermarketSupermercado Guanajuatito
Grocery storeWalgreens 04150
Other SNAP retailerWalmart 3597
Super storeCities in Boone County
Belvidere
Capron
Harvard
Poplar Grove
SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference
A household of 4 in Illinois can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full Illinois eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Feeding America lists Northern Illinois Food Bank as serving Boone 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 13 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Boone County. The cities with the most are Belvidere, Poplar Grove, and Capron. 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.