Food Assistance in Jo Daviess County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Jo Daviess County has 10 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 (3), farmers market (2), and grocery store (2). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Elizabeth, Galena, and Stockton. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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SNAP-authorized retailers
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Food banks serving this county
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Food bank serving Jo Daviess County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Jo Daviess 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 Jo Daviess County
Country House Grocery
Grocery storeDollar General 13508
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15791
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 10598
Other SNAP retailerFincel Sweet Corn
Farmers marketHartzell's Family Foods
Grocery storeJo Daviess Local Foods
Farmers marketPiggly Wiggly Supermarket 314
Super storeSullivan's Foods 3172
SupermarketWalmart 5044
Super storeCities in Jo Daviess County
East Dubuque
Elizabeth
Galena
Scales Mound
Stockton
Warren
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 Jo Daviess 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 10 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Jo Daviess County. The cities with the most are Elizabeth, Galena, and Stockton. 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.