Food Assistance in Jefferson County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Jefferson County has 18 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 (14), super store (2), and specialty store (1). They are spread across 7 cities and towns, with the most in Mount Vernon, Bluford, and Bonnie. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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18
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
7
Cities
Food bank serving Jefferson County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Jefferson 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 Jefferson County
Aldi 41091 41091
SupermarketCvs/pharmacy 6370
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14896
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18470
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18618
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21856
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24222
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25292
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 31792
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3860
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8985
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9780
Other SNAP retailerDollar General Store 17330
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3409
Other SNAP retailerKing City Meat Market
Specialty storeKroger L-711
Super storeWalgreens 2876
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter #224 00224
Super storeCities in Jefferson County
Bluford
Bonnie
Dix
Ina
Mount Vernon
Opdyke
Woodlawn
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 Jefferson 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 18 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Jefferson County. The cities with the most are Mount Vernon, Bluford, and Bonnie. 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.