EBT stores · Illinois
Where to use EBT in Mercer County, IL
16 stores in Mercer County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (9). 2 are supermarkets or super stores. No farmers market in the county is on the USDA list.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Aledo 6 stores
- Viola 2 stores
- Sherrard 2 stores
- Keithsburg 1 store
- New Boston 1 store
- Alexis 1 store
- Joy 1 store
- New Windsor 1 store
- Matherville 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- MERCER MARKET1600 SE 5th St, Aledo 61231Supermarket
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 7921500 SE 5th St, Aledo 61231Super Store
All stores in Mercer County
16 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). No restaurant in Mercer 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 Mercer County?
At the 16 stores in the USDA list for Mercer County: 2 supermarkets or super stores, 0 grocery stores, 9 convenience stores and 0 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Mercer County?
Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). No restaurant in Mercer 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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