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SNAP / Food Stamps | Illinois Department of Human Services

600 East Ash Street, Building 500, Floor 1, Springfield, IL 62703

Eligibility
Open to those who meet income and residency requirements; Household total gross monthly income must be 130% to 165% of the Federal Poverty Level, but also takes into consideration household size and expenses; Emergency SNAP benefits have additional income eligibility requirements
Required documents
Photo ID, birth certificate, proof of income, proof of residency, and social security card College students must get a verification form signed by a school counselor or administrator and take a current copy of their transcript or class schedule to the appointment
(217) 782-0400
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process
Call for information; Apply in person or online
Fees
None
Service area
IL

Helps low-income people and families buy food.

Offers the Restaurant Meals Program, which allows eligible SNAP customers to buy meals at authorized restaurants. (Available to SNAP customers who are homeless, elderly, and/or disabled.)

The LINK card is accepted at many farmers' markets.

Expedited/Emergency SNAP Benefits may be available (in 5 days or less from the date of application) to eligible clients if:

- Monthly income, cash, and bank accounts are less than client's rent or mortgage plus utility costs, OR

- Monthly income is less than $150 and client's cash and bank accounts are not more than $100, OR

- At least one person in the household is a migrant farm worker and client's cash and bank accounts are not more than $100.

Date of Last Formal Update
01/27/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
What's Here
Food Stamps/SNAP
Providing organization
Illinois Department of Human Services

System services that help people live better lives through effective health and human services.