Food Assistance in Winnebago County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Winnebago County has 135 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 (65), grocery store (28), and super store (21). They are spread across 12 cities and towns, with the most in Rockford, Loves Park, and Machesney Park. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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135
SNAP-authorized retailers
1
Food banks serving this county
12
Cities
Food bank serving Winnebago County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Winnebago 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 Winnebago County
African Grocery Store
Grocery storeAfrican International Market
Grocery storeAldi 40056 40056
SupermarketAldi 40069 40069
SupermarketAldi 40070
SupermarketAldi 40075 40075
SupermarketAldi 60022 60022
SupermarketAldi 88
SupermarketAmana Food Market
Grocery storeBlessed Asian Market Llc
Grocery storeBuls African Grocery
Other SNAP retailerCarniceria Y Taqueria La Mexicana Llc 2
Grocery storeCattle & Cream
SupermarketChiquita Food Market Inc.
Super storeChoices Natural Market
Grocery storeCostco Wholesale 1353
Super storeCvs 8529
Other SNAP retailerCvs 8530
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 8524
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 8528
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 8531
Other SNAP retailerDodi International Food Market
Grocery storeDollar General 1563
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 1991
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4222
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 4366
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 6121
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 9011
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 12204
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 13827
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14247
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21325
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21520
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 22834
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23062
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23318
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 23938
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 25266
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 31541
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 1760
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 2856
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3261
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3751
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 4960
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5690
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 8284
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 8563
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 9113
Other SNAP retailerDollartree 9546
Other SNAP retailerDurand Pacemaker
SupermarketCities in Winnebago County
Cherry Valley
Durand
Loves Park
Machesney Park
New Milford
Pecatonica
Rockford
Rockton
Roscoe
Seward
South Beloit
Winnebago
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 Winnebago 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 135 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Winnebago County. The cities with the most are Rockford, Loves Park, and Machesney Park. 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.