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Illinois
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 24, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Illinois, we recommend that you visit the state's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal.
Description of Program and Relief
Emergency SNAP Benefits
Description of Program and Relief
Emergency SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are nutrition benefits (formerly known as food stamps) to help individuals buy food that are available within five days of their application. These offerings were previously in place, and have not changed in response to COVID-19.
Government or Lead Agency
Illinois Department of Human Services
Dates Available
Available now
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
To qualify for emergency SNAP benefits, a person must:
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Qualify as low-income under one of the following categories:
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A person’s monthly income, cash, and bank accounts are less than the person’s rent or mortgage plus their utility costs, OR
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A person’s monthly income is less than $150 and the person’s cash and bank accounts are not more than $100, OR
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At least one person in the household is a migrant farm worker and the person’s cash and bank accounts are not more than $100.
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Have valid identification.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A
Contact for More Information
800-843-6154 or 800-324-5553 (NexTalk)
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