Food Assistance in Union County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Union 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 (Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (6), farmers market (2), and specialty store (2). They are spread across 4 cities and towns, with the most in Anna, Cobden, and Dongola. 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 Union County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Union 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 Union County
Dollar General 1068
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 10617
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 13825
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16107
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5103
Other SNAP retailerHome Town Grocery
Grocery storeKroger L-672
Super storeLeaf Farmer's Market
Farmers marketPearson's Farm/ Grandma's Truck Patch
Farmers marketSeafood Specialties
Specialty storeTriple C Meats
Specialty storeWalgreens 12581
Other SNAP retailerWalmart Supercenter 233
Super storeCities in Union County
Anna
Cobden
Dongola
Jonesboro
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 Union 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 Union County. The cities with the most are Anna, Cobden, and Dongola. 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.