AKA:

LINK

Description:

Provides residents with an Illinois Link card to purchase groceries in participating stores. Households can buy a designated amount of food based on income and household size. SNAP benefits can be used to buy:
- Any food or food product for human consumption
- Seeds and plants for use in home gardens to produce food

Benefits cannot be used to buy:
- Hot foods ready to eat
- Food intended to be heated in the store
- Lunch counter items or foods to be eaten in the store
- Vitamins or medicine
- Pet foods
- Any nonfood items (except seeds and plants)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tobacco

*Note: Emergency SNAP Benefits are ready in 5 days or less from the application date

Eligibility:

Must meet income requirement at or below 165% of the federal poverty level; see website for income chart

Languages:

Spanish
Interpreter services available

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for assistance or visit website to apply

Documents required:
-Photo ID
-Birth Certificate
-Proof of Income
-Proof of Residency
-Social Security Card

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

State

Date of Official Change:

December 24, 2024

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