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EBT stores · Illinois

Where to use EBT in Lee County, IL

31 stores in Lee County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (19). 3 are supermarkets or super stores. No farmers market in the county is on the USDA list.

31stores that take EBT
3supermarkets and super stores
0farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store19
  • Other7
  • Super Store2
  • Supermarket1
  • Specialty Store1
  • Grocery Store1

Cities and towns

  • Dixon 20 stores
  • Amboy 4 stores
  • Ashton 2 stores
  • Franklin Grove 2 stores
  • Sublette 2 stores
  • Paw Paw 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • ALDI 68026 680261760 S Galena Ave, Dixon 61021Supermarket
  • County Market 2231380 N Galena Ave, Dixon 61021Super Store
  • Walmart SUPERCENTER 53991640 S Galena Ave, Dixon 61021Super Store

All stores in Lee County

31 stores in the USDA list.

Hot food and restaurants

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

At the 31 stores in the USDA list for Lee County: 3 supermarkets or super stores, 1 grocery stores, 19 convenience stores and 0 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Lee County?

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