EBT stores · Illinois
Where to use EBT in Winnebago County, IL
269 stores in Winnebago County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (136). 34 are supermarkets or super stores and 6 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Rockford 173 stores
- Loves Park 33 stores
- Machesney Park 15 stores
- Roscoe 13 stores
- South Beloit 12 stores
- Rockton 6 stores
- Winnebago 5 stores
- Pecatonica 4 stores
- Durand 4 stores
- Cherry Valley 2 stores
- Seward 1 store
- New Milford 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Cattle & Cream105 N Cherry St, Cherry Valley 61016Supermarket
- Durand Pacemaker101 S Center St, Durand 61024Supermarket
- ALDI 40069 400695910 N 2nd St, Loves Park 61111Supermarket
- Costco Wholesale 13535000 Stadium Dr, Loves Park 61111Super Store
- Schnucks 7531810 Harlem Rd, Loves Park 61111Super Store
- ALDI 60022 600221545 W Lane Rd, Machesney Park 61115Supermarket
- Meijer 2811770 W Lane Rd, Machesney Park 61115Super Store
- Target Store 17999833 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park 61115Super Store
- ALDI 40056 400563831 Auburn St, Rockford 61101Supermarket
- ALDI 400702680 20th St, Rockford 61109Supermarket
- ALDI 40075 400756650 E State St, Rockford 61108Supermarket
- Chiquita Food Market Inc.1414 S Main St, Rockford 61102Super Store
- Gordon Food Service Store MP0936955 Garrett Ln, Rockford 61107Supermarket
- Grays Foods1630 N Alpine Rd, Rockford 61107Super Store
- LOGLI SUPERMARKET 7506410 E STATE ST, Rockford 61108Super Store
- LOGLI SUPERMARKETS 7542642 Charles St, Rockford 61108Super Store
- Locost Groceries3118 N Rockton Ave, Rockford 61103Supermarket
- Meijer 1922013 McFarland Rd, Rockford 61107Super Store
- Olivo Supermarket2514 S Alpine Rd, Rockford 61108Supermarket
- PINNON2324 N Court St, Rockford 61103Super Store
- Sam's Club 82977151 Walton St, Rockford 61108Super Store
- Save A Lot 217371701 W State St, Rockford 61102Supermarket
- Schnucks 7472206 Barnes Blvd, Rockford 61112Super Store
- Schnucks 7483134 11th St, Rockford 61109Super Store
- Target Store 8106560 E State St, Rockford 61108Super Store
- Valli Produce Of Rockford Inc.5880 E State St, Rockford 61108Super Store
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 19553849 Northridge Dr, Rockford 61114Super Store
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 14907219 Walton St, Rockford 61108Super Store
- Walmart Supercenter 53983902 W Riverside Blvd, Rockford 61101Super Store
- Woodman's Food Market 303155 McFarland Rd, Rockford 61114Super Store
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Farmers markets that take EBT
- Natures Harmony10748 Patterson Rd, Durand 61024Farmers and Markets
- Farmers Rising Rockford1417 Meadow Ct, Rockford 61104Farmers and Markets
- Owl's Roost Farm5180A Guilford Rd, Rockford 61107Farmers and Markets
- Rockford City Market1400 N Main St, Rockford 61103Farmers and Markets
- Rockford Goat Farm7779 W State St, Rockford 61102Farmers and Markets
- Rockford Midtown Market502 7th St, Rockford 61104Farmers and Markets
All stores in Winnebago County
269 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). No restaurant in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County?
At the 269 stores in the USDA list for Winnebago County: 34 supermarkets or super stores, 25 grocery stores, 136 convenience stores and 6 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Winnebago County?
Illinois runs the Restaurant Meals Program (Cook and Franklin Counties only). No restaurant in Winnebago 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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