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EBT stores · Illinois

Where to use EBT in Jefferson County, IL

41 stores in Jefferson County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (23). 3 are supermarkets or super stores. No farmers market in the county is on the USDA list.

41stores that take EBT
3supermarkets and super stores
0farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store23
  • Other14
  • Super Store2
  • Supermarket1
  • Specialty Store1

Cities and towns

  • Mount Vernon 29 stores
  • Ina 3 stores
  • Dix 2 stores
  • Woodlawn 1 store
  • Waltonville 1 store
  • Bluford 1 store
  • Mt. Vernon 1 store
  • Bonnie 1 store
  • Mt Vernon 1 store
  • Opdyke 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • ALDI 41091 41091201 S Daidson Avve, Mount Vernon 62864Supermarket
  • KROGER L-711415 S 42nd St, Mount Vernon 62864Super Store
  • Walmart SUPERCENTER #224 00224110 Davidson Rd, Mount Vernon 62864Super Store

All stores in Jefferson County

41 stores in the USDA list.

Hot food and restaurants

Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). No restaurant in Jefferson 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
Illinois SNAP guide

EBT card help

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 Jefferson County?

At the 41 stores in the USDA list for Jefferson County: 3 supermarkets or super stores, 0 grocery stores, 23 convenience stores and 0 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Jefferson County?

Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). No restaurant in Jefferson 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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