Food Assistance in Jersey County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Jersey County has 9 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 (5), super store (2), and restaurant (restaurant meals program) (1). All of them are in Jerseyville. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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Food bank serving Jersey County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Jersey 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 Jersey County
Cvs 10759
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4368
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22677
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 7351
Other SNAP retailerFritz Meat And Processing
Specialty storeMcdonald's #05881
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Sinclair Food South Inc.
Super storeWalgreens 09824
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 253
Super storeCities in Jersey County
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 Jersey 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 9 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Jersey County. The cities with the most are Jerseyville. 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.