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

Mercer County has 7 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 (4), specialty store (1), and super store (1). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Aledo, Alexis, and Sherrard. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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

Food bank serving Mercer County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Mercer 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 Mercer County

Dollar General 16282

1001 13th St, Viola, IL 61486
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 20885

3098 175th Ave, Sherrard, IL 61281
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 21078

2786 1st Ave, Alexis, IL 61412
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 7796

610 Sw 3rd St, Aledo, IL 61231
Other SNAP retailer
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Mercer Market

1600 Se 5th St, Aledo, IL 61231
Supermarket
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Smith's Custom Meats And General Store

303 Sw 3rd St, Aledo, IL 61231
Specialty store
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Walmart Supercenter 792

1500 Se 5th St, Aledo, IL 61231
Super store
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Cities in Mercer County

Aledo Alexis Sherrard Viola

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 River Bend Food Bank as serving Mercer 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 7 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Mercer County. The cities with the most are Aledo, Alexis, and Sherrard. 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.