EBT stores · Illinois
Where to use EBT in Whiteside County, IL
51 stores in Whiteside County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (23). 7 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Sterling 22 stores
- Rock Falls 12 stores
- Morrison 5 stores
- Fulton 4 stores
- Erie 3 stores
- Prophetstown 3 stores
- Tampico 1 store
- Albany 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Sullivan's Foods 3166300 N Madison St, Morrison 61270Supermarket
- Save-A-Lot 23619928 1st Ave, Rock Falls 61071Supermarket
- Walmart 8301901 1st Ave, Rock Falls 61071Super Store
- ALDI 68011 680113409 E Lincolnway, Sterling 61081Supermarket
- County Market 348210 W 3rd St, Sterling 61081Super Store
- KROGER J-9532301 Locust St, Sterling 61081Super Store
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 8914115 E Lincolnway, Sterling 61081Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Twin City Farmers Market106 Avenue A, Sterling 61081Farmers and Markets
All stores in Whiteside County
51 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). No restaurant in Whiteside 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 Whiteside County?
At the 51 stores in the USDA list for Whiteside County: 7 supermarkets or super stores, 4 grocery stores, 23 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Whiteside County?
Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). No restaurant in Whiteside 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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