EBT stores · Illinois
Where to use EBT in Knox County, IL
43 stores in Knox County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (21). 6 are supermarkets or super stores and 3 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Galesburg 29 stores
- Knoxville 5 stores
- Abingdon 4 stores
- Wataga 1 store
- Yates City 1 store
- Maquon 1 store
- Oneida 1 store
- Williamsfield 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Hi-lo Grocery #3503 S Commercial Dr, Abingdon 61410Supermarket
- ALDI 68002 680022660 N Seminary St, Galesburg 61401Supermarket
- HY-VEE FOODS1975 National Blvd, Galesburg 61401Super Store
- Hy-Vee Foods 12162030 E Main St, Galesburg 61401Super Store
- Target Store 8911071 W Carl Sandburg Dr, Galesburg 61401Super Store
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 775659 Knox Square Dr, Galesburg 61401Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Galesburg Farmers' Market362 E Simmons St, Galesburg 61401Farmers and Markets
- Double J Pastures Llc1191 Knox Highway 7, Knoxville 61448Farmers and Markets
- Knoxville Farmers Market33 N Public Sq, Knoxville 61448Farmers and Markets
All stores in Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox County?
At the 43 stores in the USDA list for Knox County: 6 supermarkets or super stores, 4 grocery stores, 21 convenience stores and 3 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Knox County?
Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). No restaurant in Knox 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).
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.