Food Assistance in Effingham County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Effingham County has 20 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 other SNAP retailers (12), grocery store (3), and supermarket (3). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Effingham, Altamont, and Teutopolis. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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20
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
6
Cities
Food bank serving Effingham County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Effingham 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 Effingham County
Aldi 41071 41071
SupermarketAltamont Foods
Grocery storeBeecher City Foodliner
Grocery storeDollar General 0836
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 1090
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 13317
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15780
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16964
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 20244
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21942
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7696
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 2943
Other SNAP retailerEffingham Rural King Supply 06
Other SNAP retailerFast Stop General Store 071
Other SNAP retailerKirby Foods 370
SupermarketMcmahon Meats
Specialty storeNuxoll Food Center Llc
Grocery storeSave-a-lot 23236
SupermarketWalgreens 5752
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 936
Super storeCities in Effingham County
Altamont
Beecher City
Dieterich
Edgewood
Effingham
Teutopolis
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 Effingham 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 20 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Effingham County. The cities with the most are Effingham, Altamont, and Teutopolis. 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.