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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.

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, administered in Illinois by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

A WIC EBT card will be provided to families so they can purchase healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs, peanut butter, beans, lentils, whole grains, 100% juice, cereal, infant cereal, baby food and formula.

Breastfeeding mothers may also receive tuna fish and salmon.

Provides financial assistance to refugees who have been resettled in the United States and do not qualify for other programs. Assistance is limited to the first eight months as a refugee.

Mailing Address to Submit Documents

Economic Assistance:

ACCESSNebraska Document Imaging Center

P.O. Box 2992

Omaha, NE 68103

Provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children.

TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical.

Transitional services are also available to help families become independent, such as GED preparation, vocational training, job retention programs, etc.

Provides general medical care services. Including blood pressure screenings, breastfeeding peer counseling, car safety seat program, child and adult immunizations, developmental screenings, family case management, health screenings, Illinois tobacco-free communities' program, lead poisoning prevention program, WIC program, lice education, nutrition education, pregnancy testing, TB screenings and tests, vision and hearing screenings, and the women's health clinic. 

Provides a state-sponsored counseling service provided by the Illinois Department of Insurance. Volunteers provide assistance to seniors who have Medicare or other insurance questions or problems.

Education and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries.

Homestead exemptions filing assistance.

Provides a General Assistance (GA) program which provides monthly financial assistance to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs. To qualify, the individual must meet certain financial and residential criteria and not be eligible for any other state or federal assistance programs.

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.

Assistance with applying for benefits and services, including Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and discounted license plate sticker program. Referrals to other community partners for assistance when applicable.

Provides information, assistance, and referrals for challenges seniors face with independent living.

Assists seniors with Medicare enrollments and Part D changes (SHIP), Medicaid enrollment and recertification, SNAP applications, LIHEAP applications, and referrals to community programs that would be useful to seniors, including food assistance, mental health needs/counseling, transitioning to senior housing, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities.