Food Assistance in Bureau County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Bureau 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 (River Bend Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (7), supermarket (3), and farmers market (2). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Princeton, Spring Valley, and Sheffield. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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16
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
6
Cities
Food bank serving Bureau County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Bureau 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 Bureau County
Aldi 68012
SupermarketDollar General 7137
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18385
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18739
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20715
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2381
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 7196
Other SNAP retailerDugosh Farms
Farmers marketHungry World Farm Nafmnp
Farmers marketPizza Hut Princeton
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Royal Super Mart
Grocery storeSpring Valley Supermkt
SupermarketSullivan's Foods 3167
SupermarketValley Fresh Harvest
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 636
Super storeWalnut Acres Country Store
Grocery storeCities in Bureau County
Ladd
Princeton
Sheffield
Spring Valley
Tiskilwa
Walnut
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 River Bend Food Bank as serving Bureau 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 Bureau County. The cities with the most are Princeton, Spring Valley, and Sheffield. 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.