Food Assistance in Monroe County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Monroe County has 13 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (St. Louis Area Foodbank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (8), super store (3), and farmers market (1). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Columbia, Waterloo, and Hecker. 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 Monroe County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Monroe 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 Monroe County
Columbia Market
Grocery storeCvs 6866
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21954
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23051
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3611
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4041
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 4662
Other SNAP retailerFeather's Farm Llc Nafmnp
Farmers marketSchnucks 243
Super storeSchnucks 244
Super storeWalgreens 5608
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 09441
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 328
Super storeCities in Monroe County
Columbia
Hecker
Valmeyer
Waterloo
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 St. Louis Area Foodbank as serving Monroe 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 13 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Monroe County. The cities with the most are Columbia, Waterloo, and Hecker. 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.