EBT stores · Illinois
Where to use EBT in Coles County, IL
43 stores in Coles County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (17). 7 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Mattoon 24 stores
- Charleston 16 stores
- Oakland 2 stores
- Ashmore 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ALDI 680732240 Shawnee Dr, Charleston 61920Supermarket
- County Market 452551 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston 61920Super Store
- Ruler 251612 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston 61920Super Store
- Walmart 6122250 Lincoln Ave, Charleston 61920Super Store
- ALDI 68037 680371220 Fort Worth Way, Mattoon 61938Supermarket
- Niemanns 4502000 Western Ave, Mattoon 61938Super Store
- Walmart Supercenter 0481101 Dettro Dr, Mattoon 61938Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Fit-2-serve Inc. 11320 Lafayette Ave, Mattoon 61938Farmers and Markets
All stores in Coles County
43 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). No restaurant in Coles County is on the USDA list. Only households where everyone is 60 or older, has a disability or is homeless can use SNAP there. Restaurants in Illinois.
Illinois rules for this county
- EBT cardIllinois Link Card
- Gross income limit, most households165% of poverty
- Soda and candy: No soda or candy restriction for Illinois on the USDA list.No restriction listed
EBT card help
- EBT card help: Illinois Link CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PINn/d — call 2-1-1
We publish a phone number only when two independent sources agree: the USDA state directory and the state agency's own website. "n/d" means we could not confirm it, so call 2-1-1 or use the number on the back of your card.
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Common questions
Where can I use my EBT card in Coles County?
At the 43 stores in the USDA list for Coles County: 7 supermarkets or super stores, 2 grocery stores, 17 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Coles County?
Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). No restaurant in Coles County is on the USDA list. Only households where everyone is 60 or older, has a disability or is homeless can use SNAP there. Restaurants in Illinois.
What number do I call about my Illinois Link Card?
n/d: we could not confirm the state EBT number with two sources. Call 2-1-1 or the number on the back of your card.
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated February 17, 2026); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page updated August 7, 2026).
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