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

Henderson County has 4 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 grocery store (2), farmers market (1), and other SNAP retailers (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Oquawka, Keithsburg, and Stronghurst. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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

Food bank serving Henderson County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Henderson 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 Henderson County

Dollar General 13750

1225 Hwy 164 E, Oquawka, IL 61469
Other SNAP retailer

Oquawka Fisher Food Center

607 Schuyler, Oquawka, IL 61469
Grocery store

Slagel's

2851 Township Road 1500e Ave, Keithsburg, IL 61442
Farmers market

Stronghurst Foods

105 E Main St, Stronghurst, IL 61480
Grocery store

Cities in Henderson County

Keithsburg Oquawka Stronghurst

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 Henderson 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 4 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Henderson County. The cities with the most are Oquawka, Keithsburg, and Stronghurst. 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.