Food Assistance in Douglas County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Douglas County has 14 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 (7), supermarket (4), and grocery store (2). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Arthur, Arcola, and Tuscola. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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Food bank serving Douglas County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Douglas 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 Douglas County
Arcola Hispanic & American Grocery
Grocery storeBeachys Bulk Foods 001
SupermarketCountry Salvage
SupermarketDollar General 2722
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4618
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 1127
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19379
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19600
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4729
Other SNAP retailerDutch Valley Meats Inc.
Other SNAP retailerKirby Foods - Tuscola 44
SupermarketKirby Foods 64
SupermarketPizza Hut Tuscola
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Rick's Country Market
Grocery storeCities in Douglas County
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 Douglas 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 14 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Douglas County. The cities with the most are Arthur, Arcola, and Tuscola. 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.