Food Assistance in Franklin County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Franklin County has 25 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (St. Louis Area Foodbank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (16), grocery store (2), and restaurant (restaurant meals program) (2). They are spread across 8 cities and towns, with the most in Benton, West Frankfort, and Christopher. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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25
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
8
Cities
Food bank serving Franklin County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Franklin 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 Franklin County
Benton Farmers Market
Farmers marketBenton Save A Lot 22738
SupermarketChristopher Bowlin's Food-land
Grocery storeCvs 6372
Other SNAP retailerCvs 6373
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7968
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 1081
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15685
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16283
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18361
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21409
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22811
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24960
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 31092
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4576
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7890
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8772
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1777
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 4905
Other SNAP retailerFoodland Inc.
Grocery storeKroger L-687 687
Super storeMccord's Market
SupermarketSonic Drive In #4126
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Sonic Drive In #6729
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Walmart Supercenter 262
Super storeCities in Franklin County
Benton
Christopher
Royalton
Sesser
Thompsonville
W Frankfort
West Frankfort
Zeigler
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 St. Louis Area Foodbank as serving Franklin 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 25 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Franklin County. The cities with the most are Benton, West Frankfort, and Christopher. 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.