EBT stores · Illinois
Where to use EBT in DeKalb County, IL
72 stores in DeKalb County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (39). 10 are supermarkets or super stores and 2 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Dekalb 34 stores
- Sycamore 14 stores
- Sandwich 5 stores
- Cortland 3 stores
- Genoa 3 stores
- Kirkland 2 stores
- Shabbona 2 stores
- Waterman 2 stores
- Hinckley 2 stores
- Kingston 1 store
- Maple Park 1 store
- .hinckley 1 store
- Somonauk 1 store
- Malta 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ALDI 40046 400462540 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb 60115Supermarket
- Jewel Food Store 32721320 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb 60115Supermarket
- Schnucks 749975 S Annie Glidden Rd, Dekalb 60115Super Store
- Target Store 25592555 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb 60115Super Store
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 7862300 SYCAMORE RD., Dekalb 60115Super Store
- Frank's Freshway Market 1600 Pearson Dr, Genoa 60135Super Store
- Art's Super Mart29 N Eddy St, Sandwich 60548Supermarket
- Hy-vee 16422700 Dekalb Ave, Sycamore 60178Super Store
- Jewel 3381220 W Peace Rd, Sycamore 60178Supermarket
- Meijer 313541 Puri Pkwy, Sycamore 60178Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Dekalb County Community Gardens722 N Annie Glidden Rd, Dekalb 60115Farmers and Markets
- Dekalb Farmers' Market148 N 2nd St, Dekalb 60115Farmers and Markets
All stores in DeKalb County
72 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). No restaurant in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County?
At the 72 stores in the USDA list for DeKalb County: 10 supermarkets or super stores, 6 grocery stores, 39 convenience stores and 2 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in DeKalb County?
Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). No restaurant in DeKalb 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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