Food Assistance in Hancock County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Hancock County has 13 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (River Bend Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (7), farmers market (4), and specialty store (1). They are spread across 10 cities and towns, with the most in Carthage, La Harpe, and Augusta. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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13
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
10
Cities
Food bank serving Hancock County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Hancock 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 Hancock County
C & N Farms Llc
Farmers marketCarthage Quality Meats
Specialty storeCounty Market 287
Super storeDollar General 12071
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18568
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18871
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 19781
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25966
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8297
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9157
Other SNAP retailerRichard Smith Dba Nafmnp
Farmers marketRockin' D On The Ridge
Farmers marketSutter Produce Co
Farmers marketCities in Hancock County
Augusta
Carthage
Dallas City
Hamilton
La Harpe
Nauvoo
Plymouth
Sutter
Warsaw
West Point
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 River Bend Food Bank as serving Hancock 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 13 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Hancock County. The cities with the most are Carthage, La Harpe, and Augusta. 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.