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

Edgar County has 8 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) and super store (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Paris, Chrisman, and Kansas. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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

Food bank serving Edgar County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Edgar 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 Edgar County

Cvs 6694

808 S Main St, Paris, IL 61944
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 8276

211 S Central Ave, Paris, IL 61944
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 18890

504 W Water St, Kansas, IL 61933
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 25701

1117 N Main St, Paris, IL 61944
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 7467

218 E Cleveland Ave, Chrisman, IL 61924
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar Tree 7306

519 E Jasper St, Paris, IL 61944
Other SNAP retailer
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Paris Rural King Supply 02

1103 N Main St, Paris, IL 61944
Other SNAP retailer
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Walmart 2934

15150 Us Highway 150, Paris, IL 61944
Super store
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Cities in Edgar County

Chrisman Kansas Paris

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.

Nearby counties in Illinois

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feeding America lists Eastern Illinois Foodbank as serving Edgar 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 8 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Edgar County. The cities with the most are Paris, Chrisman, and Kansas. 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.