Food Assistance in Piatt County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Piatt County has 6 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Eastern Illinois Foodbank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are farmers market (2), other SNAP retailers (2), and grocery store (1). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Monticello, Bement, and Cerro Gordo. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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SNAP-authorized retailers
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Food banks serving this county
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Cities
Food bank serving Piatt County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Piatt 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 Piatt County
County Market 446
Super storeDollar General 12619
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6226
Other SNAP retailerGallagher Farms
Farmers marketJta Foods
Grocery storeMonticello Farmer's Market
Farmers marketCities in Piatt County
Bement
Cerro Gordo
Mansfield
Monticello
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 Eastern Illinois Foodbank as serving Piatt 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 6 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Piatt County. The cities with the most are Monticello, Bement, and Cerro Gordo. 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.