Food Assistance in Whiteside County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Whiteside County has 28 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (River Bend Food Bank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (14), grocery store (4), and super store (4). They are spread across 6 cities and towns, with the most in Sterling, Rock Falls, and Fulton. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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28
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
6
Cities
Food bank serving Whiteside County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Whiteside 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 Whiteside County
Aldi 68011 68011
SupermarketCounty Market 348
Super storeCvs 8663
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 1452
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3558
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 8150
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 16615
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 30796
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 31260
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 3141
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6883
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 6883
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 940
Other SNAP retailerEl Vaquero Western Wear
Grocery storeFulton Meat Market
Grocery storeKroger J-953
Super storeLa Laguna Market Inc.
Grocery storeSave-a-lot 23619
SupermarketSchafers Fisheries
Specialty storeShaheen's Village Market
Grocery storeShaws Marketplace 1889
Other SNAP retailerSullivan's Foods 3166
SupermarketThe Butcher Shop
Specialty storeTwin City Farmers Market
Farmers marketWalgreens 3559
Other SNAP retailerWalgreens 2473
Other SNAP retailerWalmart 830
Super storeWalmart Supercenter 891
Super storeCities in Whiteside County
Erie
Fulton
Morrison
Prophetstown
Rock Falls
Sterling
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 River Bend Food Bank as serving Whiteside 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 28 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Whiteside County. The cities with the most are Sterling, Rock Falls, and Fulton. 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.