EBT stores · Illinois
Where to use EBT in Franklin County, IL
47 stores in Franklin County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (22). 4 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Benton 16 stores
- West Frankfort 11 stores
- Christopher 6 stores
- Sesser 3 stores
- W Frankfort 3 stores
- Zeigler 2 stores
- Royalton 2 stores
- West City 2 stores
- Thompsonville 1 store
- Macedonia 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- BENTON SAVE A LOT 22738309 E Main St, Benton 62812Supermarket
- Walmart Supercenter 262919 Giacone Dr, Benton 62812Super Store
- KROGER L-687 68710 West Frankfort Plz, W Frankfort 62896Super Store
- McCord's Market501 S Logan St, West Frankfort 62896Supermarket
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Benton Farmers Market414 W Hudelson St, Benton 62812Farmers and Markets
All stores in Franklin County
47 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). 2 restaurants in Franklin County are 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.
Nearby counties
Common questions
Where can I use my EBT card in Franklin County?
At the 47 stores in the USDA list for Franklin County: 4 supermarkets or super stores, 2 grocery stores, 22 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Franklin County?
Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). 2 restaurants in Franklin County are 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).
Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.