Food Assistance in Lee County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Lee County has 14 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 (7), grocery store (3), and super store (2). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Dixon, Amboy, and Franklin Grove. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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14
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
5
Cities
Food bank serving Lee County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Lee 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 Lee County
Aldi 68026 68026
SupermarketAmboy Food And Liquor
Grocery storeCounty Market 223
Super storeDollar General 7900
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 18506
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 31429
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 7204
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3523
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 9813
Other SNAP retailerOliver's Food Pride
Grocery storePaw Paw Fresh Market And Convenience
Grocery storePrairiesburg Fields Inc.
Specialty storeWalgreens 2591
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 5399
Super storeCities in Lee County
Amboy
Dixon
Franklin Grove
Paw Paw
Sublette
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 Lee 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 14 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Lee County. The cities with the most are Dixon, Amboy, and Franklin Grove. 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.