Food Assistance in Jackson County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Jackson County has 32 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 (15), super store (5), and grocery store (4). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Carbondale, Murphysboro, and Elkville. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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32
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
5
Cities
Food bank serving Jackson County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Jackson 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 Jackson County
Aldi 41040 41040
SupermarketCarbondale Community Farmers Market
Farmers marketDaveli Farms Natural Food Market
Specialty storeDollar General 7180
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 1112
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14043
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15849
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16875
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18736
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9297
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1317
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 7692
Other SNAP retailerDr. Grammy's Garden Llc
Farmers marketEl Paisano Grocery Store
Grocery storeElkville Meat Market
Specialty storeFarm Fresh Store
Grocery storeFarmers Market Of Carbondale
Farmers marketFood Works Mobile Farmers Market
Other SNAP retailerFresh Foods
Specialty storeKroger 714
Super storeKroger L-660 660
Super storeNeighborhood Coop Grocery
SupermarketOne Hot Cookie
Other SNAP retailerRaawis Store 1
Grocery storeSchnucks Carbondale #722 00722
Super storeTaste Buds Snacks Llc
Other SNAP retailerTienda Y Taqueria La Paloma
Grocery storeWalgreens 12890
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 13004
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 4219
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter #196 00196
Super storeWalmart Supercenter 302
Super storeCities in Jackson County
Ava
Carbondale
De Soto
Elkville
Murphysboro
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 Jackson 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 32 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Jackson County. The cities with the most are Carbondale, Murphysboro, and Elkville. 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.