Food Assistance in Macon County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Macon County has 56 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 (32), super store (8), and grocery store (5). They are spread across 9 cities and towns, with the most in Decatur, Forsyth, and Mt Zion. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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Food bank serving Macon County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Macon 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 Macon County
Aldi 68028 68028
SupermarketAldi 68048 68048
SupermarketCvs 4857
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 8648
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 0146
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4887
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6678
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14924
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14998
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15040
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 15856
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16477
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2066
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21625
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21882
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22086
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22554
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 24539
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 2721
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30905
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4836
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6327
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 2499
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 4806
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 563
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 737
Other SNAP retailerEast Side Convenient Market
Grocery storeFamily Dollar 1201
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 1819
Other SNAP retailerGood Samaritan Inn's Mercy Market
Farmers marketHead West Sub Stop - Oakland Ave
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Homerun General Stores Inc
Grocery storeIn -&- Out
Grocery storeKroger J-924
Super storeKroger 922
Super storeKroger 946
Super storeMacon County Rural King Supply 37
Other SNAP retailerMaffit Mart Inc
Grocery storeMartin Cattle Farms Llc
Farmers marketMercy Market Winter Edition
Farmers marketNotorious Meats
Specialty storePapa Murphys Pizza Il050
Specialty storeRichland Farmers Market
Farmers marketSam's Club 6334
Super storeSave-a-lot 24088
SupermarketSave-a-lot 45160
Super storeTarget Store 1951
Super storeTennessee Meat Inc
Grocery storeThe House Of Meats
Specialty storeWalgreens 5545
Other SNAP retailerCities in Macon 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 Central Illinois Foodbank as serving Macon 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 56 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Macon County. The cities with the most are Decatur, Forsyth, and Mt Zion. 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.