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

Perry County has 9 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 (4), grocery store (2), and farmers market (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Du Quoin, Pinckneyville, and Tamaroa. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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

Food bank serving Perry County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Perry 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 Perry County

Dollar General 1084

21 S Washington St, Du Quoin, IL 62832
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 1119

918 Kennedy Dr, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar General 17513

321 S Walnut St, Tamaroa, IL 62888
Other SNAP retailer
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Dollar Tree 5510

244 Southtowne Shopping Ctr, Du Quoin, IL 62832
Other SNAP retailer
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Du Quoin Market

129 S Washington St, Du Quoin, IL 62832
Grocery store
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Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Farmers Market

655 Executive Dr, Du Quoin, IL 62832
Farmers market
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Perry County Market Place

412 S Main St, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Supermarket
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Pinckneyville Save-a-lot 23592

215 S Walnut St, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Grocery store
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Walmart Supercenter # 252 0252

215 E Grantway St, Du Quoin, IL 62832
Super store
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Cities in Perry County

Du Quoin Pinckneyville Tamaroa

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 St. Louis Area Foodbank as serving Perry 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 9 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Perry County. The cities with the most are Du Quoin, Pinckneyville, and Tamaroa. 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.