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Food Assistance in Cass County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers

Cass County has 9 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Central Illinois Foodbank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are grocery store (3), other SNAP retailers (3), and specialty store (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Beardstown, Virginia, and Ashland. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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9 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
3 Cities

Food bank serving Cass County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Cass 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 Cass County

440 Custom Meats & Market

5815 Il Route 78, Virginia, IL 62691
Specialty store

Dollar General 1069

21 Plaza Dr, Beardstown, IL 62618
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 12507

1815 Fulton Lane, Ashland, IL 62612
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 9182

21092 Illinois Route 125, Virginia, IL 62691
Other SNAP retailer

Hispanic Market

101 E 15th St, Beardstown, IL 62618
Grocery store

Save-a-lot 24848

412 E 4th St, Beardstown, IL 62618
Supermarket

Su Casa

218 W 3rd St, Beardstown, IL 62618
Grocery store

The Brook Cherith Grocery Store

210 Washington St, Beardstown, IL 62618
Grocery store

Walmart Supercenter 1451

100 Lincoln Ave, Beardstown, IL 62618
Super store

Cities in Cass County

Ashland Beardstown Virginia

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 Central Illinois Foodbank as serving Cass 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 9 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Cass County. The cities with the most are Beardstown, Virginia, and Ashland. 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.