Food Assistance in Knox County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Knox County has 23 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 (10), grocery store (4), and super store (4). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Galesburg, Abingdon, and Knoxville. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
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Cities
Food bank serving Knox County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Knox 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 Knox County
Aldi 68002 68002
SupermarketArlette Asian-african Foods 2
Grocery storeCornucopia Ntrl Food & Fine Chees
Grocery storeDollar General 2259
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4851
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6258
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23612
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25209
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9386
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3086
Other SNAP retailerDouble J Pastures Llc
Farmers marketFamily Dollar 13927
Other SNAP retailerGalesburg Farmers' Market
Farmers marketHi-lo Grocery #3
SupermarketHigh Low Grocery
Grocery storeHy-vee Foods
Super storeHy-vee Foods 1216
Super storeKnoxville Farmers Market
Farmers marketLadds Food Mart
Grocery storeTarget Store 891
Super storeWalgreens 4504
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 7216
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 775
Super storeCities in Knox County
Abingdon
Galesburg
Knoxville
Oneida
Williamsfield
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 Knox 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 23 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Knox County. The cities with the most are Galesburg, Abingdon, and Knoxville. 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.