EBT-Accepting Stores in Illinois
Select a city below to see nearby grocery stores, supermarkets, and other SNAP EBT-accepting locations.
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In Illinois, look for Jewel-Osco, a longtime Chicago-area supermarket chain, along with Mariano's, known for its bakery and prepared foods sections. Downstate, Niemann Foods runs the County Market banner in many smaller cities and towns. All of these regional chains accept SNAP EBT just like the big national stores. You can find these and other SNAP-authorized retailers near you, organized by city, in this site's store locator.
Illinois operates a SNAP Restaurant Meals Program in Cook and Franklin Counties only. Eligible elderly, disabled, or homeless SNAP participants (and their spouses) can use their EBT card to buy prepared meals at participating restaurants there.
Looking to check your card balance or income eligibility instead? See our full Illinois EBT guide.
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