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Food Assistance in Menard County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers

Menard County has 4 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 (3) and super store (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Petersburg, Athens, and Greenview. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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4 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
3 Cities

Food bank serving Menard County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Menard 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 Menard County

County Market 239

500 E Sangamon Ave, Petersburg, IL 62675
Super store
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Dollar General 12057

215 N Abe Lincoln Dr, Athens, IL 62613
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 21349

345 E Douglas St, Greenview, IL 62642
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 2275

1018 N 6th St, Petersburg, IL 62675
Other SNAP retailer
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Cities in Menard County

Athens Greenview Petersburg

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.

Nearby counties in Illinois

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feeding America lists Central Illinois Foodbank as serving Menard 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 4 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Menard County. The cities with the most are Petersburg, Athens, and Greenview. 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.