SNAP / FOOD STAMPS | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health.
SNAP/LINK benefits may now be used at restaurants. The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) allows eligible SNAP customers to purchase prepared meals at authorized restaurants. This program is available to SNAP customers who are homeless, elderly and/or disabled.
Many farmers' markets accept the LINK card.
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.
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Physical Address
2605 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL 61081
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;
Voice
Application process
Call for information; Apply in person or online
Fee
None
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
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
Languages
English, Spanish
Service area
Illinois
Agency info
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
System services that help people live better lives through effective health and human services.