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

White County has 10 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 (4), grocery store (3), and farmers market (2). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Carmi, Grayville, and Norris City. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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

Food bank serving White County

Feeding America lists this food bank as serving White 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 White County

5th St Market

609 5th St, Carmi, IL 62821
Grocery store

Carmi Farmers Market Ffab

226 E Main St, Carmi, IL 62821
Farmers market

Dollar General 4239

300 N Division St, Norris City, IL 62869
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 4248

126 Industrial Park Dr, Grayville, IL 62844
Other SNAP retailer

Dollar General 4251

1305 W Main St, Carmi, IL 62821
Other SNAP retailer

Grayville Farmers Market Nafmnp

117 E North St, Grayville, IL 62844
Farmers market

Higginson Farms Mercantile Llc

1208 Oak St, Carmi, IL 62821
Other SNAP retailer

Little Giant Foods Inc

1347 Hwy 1, Carmi, IL 62821
Grocery store

Walmart 833

1344 Il Highway 1, Carmi, IL 62821
Super store

Wonder Market Inc

200 E Wabash, Norris City, IL 62869
Grocery store

Cities in White County

Carmi Grayville Norris 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 Tri-State Food Bank, Inc. as serving White 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 10 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in White County. The cities with the most are Carmi, Grayville, and Norris City. 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.