Illinois farmers markets that accept SNAP / EBT
30 of the 356 farmers markets listed in Illinois record SNAP/EBT acceptance in the USDA directory, and 20 record WIC. Listings are grouped by city, largest first.
Chicago, IL8 markets
140 W 62nd Street, 60621
Sunday 9am–8pm +1 more
Season: Year-round
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsCards accepted1500 W. Catalpa Ave, 60640
Wednesday 3pm–7pm
Season: June to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted135 N Kedzie Ave, 60612
Saturday 10am–2pm +1 more
Season: April to May
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsSenior FMNPCards acceptedChicago, IL
Sunday 9am–2pm
Season: June to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted1817 N. Clark St, 60614
Sunday 7am–1pm +1 more
Season: May to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted115 S. Sangamon St, 60607
Saturday 8am–1pm
Season: June to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted13323 South Green Bay Avenue
Saturday 9am–1pm
Season: 05/10/2025 to 10/11/2025 (2025)
SNAP / EBTOrganic practicesWICSenior FMNPCards accepted1250 W Sunnyside Ave, 60640
Wednesday 2:30pm–7pm
Season: 05/07/2025 to 11/05/2025 (2025)
SNAP / EBTOrganic practicesWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Woodstock, IL3 markets
11900 Country Club Rd, 60098
Saturday 9am–1pm
Season: October to April
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPIndoorCards accepted112 S. Benton St, 60098
Saturday 8am–1pm
Season: April to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted112 S. Benton St, 60098
Tuesday 8am–1pm
Season: June to September
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Brookfield, IL2 markets
8820 Brookfield Avenue
Saturday 8am–1pm
Season: 06/07/2025 to 10/25/2025 (2025)
SNAP / EBTCards accepted8820 Brookfield Avenue
Saturday 8am–1pm
Season: 06/01/2024 to 10/12/2024 (2024)
SNAP / EBTCards accepted
Batavia, IL1 market
North River Street, 60510
Saturday 8am–12pm
Season: June to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsCards accepted
Bloomington, IL1 market
101 S. Madison, 61701
Saturday 10am–12pm
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsIndoorCards accepted
Carbondale, IL1 market
2421 W Main St, 62901
Wednesday 3pm–6pm
Season: April to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Centralia, IL1 market
227 South Locust Street
SNAP / EBTWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Champaign, IL1 market
330 North Neil Street
SNAP / EBTOrganic practicesWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Dekalb, IL1 market
2nd and Locust Streets, 60115
Thursday 10am–2pm
Season: June to September
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsCards accepted
Elgin, IL1 market
South Riverside Drive, 60120
Friday 3pm–7pm
Season: June to October
SNAP / EBTOrganic practicesCards accepted
Evanston, IL1 market
University Place at Oak Street, 60201
Saturday 7:30am–1pm
Season: May to November
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Lanark, IL1 market
101 N Broad St, 61046
Tuesday 3pm–6pm
Season: May to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsCards accepted
Lincoln, IL1 market
1408 Short Eleventh St, 62656
Saturday 8am–12pm
Season: May to September
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPIndoorCards accepted
Mount Carmel, IL1 market
420 North Market Street
Saturday 8am–12pm
Season: Year-round
SNAP / EBTIndoorCards accepted
Northbrook, IL1 market
Cherry Lane and Meadow Road, 60062
Wednesday 7am–1pm
Season: June to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Rock Island, IL1 market
1700 1st ave, 61201
Saturday 8am–12pm
Season: March to December
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsCards accepted
Rockford, IL1 market
503 Seventh Street, 61104
Saturday 9am–1pm
Season: August to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsCards accepted
Springfield, IL1 market
4th and Adams, 62701
Wednesday 8am–12pm +1 more
Season: May to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards accepted
Streator, IL1 market
201 North Park Street
Saturday: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Until sold out
Season: 06/04/2022 to 10/29/2022 (2022)
SNAP / EBTCards accepted
Urbana, IL1 market
Lincoln Square
SNAP / EBTOrganic practicesIndoorCards accepted
Common questions
- How many farmers markets in Illinois take EBT?
- 30 Illinois farmers markets record SNAP/EBT acceptance out of 356 listed in total — about 8%.
- How does EBT work at a Illinois farmers market?
- Most markets run a central token system: swipe your EBT card once at the information booth for tokens that any participating vendor accepts. Some markets instead have individual vendors running their own terminals. Either way, EBT covers food items — not crafts, hot prepared food or plants that don't produce food.
- Is my SNAP benefit doubled at Illinois markets?
- Some Illinois markets take part in nutrition-incentive schemes that match SNAP spending on fruit and vegetables, often up to a daily cap. Participation is market-by-market and season-by-season, so check at the market's information booth.