Food Assistance in Coles County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Coles County has 29 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Eastern Illinois Foodbank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (17), super store (5), and grocery store (3). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Mattoon, Charleston, and Oakland. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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29
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
3
Cities
Food bank serving Coles County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Coles 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 Coles County
Aldi 68037 68037
SupermarketAldi 68073
SupermarketB & D Grocery Inc
Other SNAP retailerCharleston Discount Grocery
Grocery storeCharleston Rural King Supply 11
Other SNAP retailerCounty Market 452
Super storeCvs 8661
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 8638
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4736
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7181
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 11082
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22312
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 31060
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7954
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1910
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3633
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 1142
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 12083
Other SNAP retailerFit-2-serve Inc. 1
Farmers marketMark's My Store
Grocery storeMattoon Rural King 1
Other SNAP retailerMorgans Meat Market
Grocery storeNiemanns 450
Super storeRuler 251
Super storeThe Butcher Shop
Specialty storeWalgreens 11542
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 5444
Other SNAP retailerWalmart 612
Super storeWalmart Supercenter 0481
Super storeCities in Coles County
Charleston
Mattoon
Oakland
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 Eastern Illinois Foodbank as serving Coles 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 29 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Coles County. The cities with the most are Mattoon, Charleston, and Oakland. 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.