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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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
Grocery storeCarmi Farmers Market Ffab
Farmers marketDollar General 4239
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4248
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4251
Other SNAP retailerGrayville Farmers Market Nafmnp
Farmers marketHigginson Farms Mercantile Llc
Other SNAP retailerLittle Giant Foods Inc
Grocery storeWalmart 833
Super storeWonder Market Inc
Grocery storeCities in White County
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.