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

Pope County has 2 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.). By USDA store type, the largest groups are grocery store (1) and other SNAP retailers (1). All of them are in Golconda. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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2 SNAP-authorized retailers
1 Food banks serving this county
1 Cities

Food bank serving Pope County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Pope 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 Pope County

Cornerstone Grocery

120 S. Monroe St, Golconda, IL 62938
Grocery store

Dollar General 15621

18 State Highway 146 E, Golconda, IL 62938
Other SNAP retailer

Cities in Pope County

Golconda

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 Tri-State Food Bank, Inc. as serving Pope 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 2 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Pope County. The cities with the most are Golconda. 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.