Food Assistance in Stephenson County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Stephenson County has 22 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Northern Illinois Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (10), specialty store (4), and supermarket (4). They are spread across 5 cities and towns, with the most in Freeport, Lena, and Orangeville. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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22
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
5
Cities
Food bank serving Stephenson County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Stephenson 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 Stephenson County
Aj's Lena Maid Meats Inc
Specialty storeAldi 40059 40059
SupermarketArrow Farm Meats Llc
Specialty storeCub Foods #30914 1625
SupermarketCvs Pharmacy 8540
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4335
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14378
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22301
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22535
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6499
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1861
Other SNAP retailerFamily Dollar 4384
Other SNAP retailerFreeport Student Garden Nafmnp
Farmers marketGalena Supermarket & Restaurant
Grocery storeHarbach's Meat
Specialty storeHorizon Super Market Inc
Grocery storePapa Murphy's Il013
Specialty storeSullivan's Foods 3161
SupermarketSullivan's Foods 3163
SupermarketWalgreens 12287
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 2584
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 1740
Super storeCities in Stephenson County
Freeport
Lena
Orangeville
Pearl City
Rock City
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 Northern Illinois Food Bank as serving Stephenson 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 22 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Stephenson County. The cities with the most are Freeport, Lena, and Orangeville. 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.