Food Stamps/SNAP Applications | Northern Illinois Food Bank
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides funds to low-income families to buy groceries. Funds come on a Link Card which looks and swipes like a debit card at most grocery and convenience stores.
Categories
Physical Address
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Application process
(1) Call toll-free at 844-600-SNAP (7627). (2) Email: [email protected]. (3) Fill out online contact form. (4) More information and application: https://solvehungertoday.org/get-help/snap-food-stamps/
Fee
No Fees
Required documents
May include but not limited to: Proof of income; Photo ID
Eligibility
SNAP Outreach team can determine your eligibility - call 844-600-SNAP (7627) or email [email protected]; Household size and income limits apply; Income allowance is higher for households with a member who is 60+, blind, or disabled.
Service area
Dekalb County, IL Stephenson County, IL Dupage County, IL Lake County, IL Winnebago County, IL Kankakee County, IL Ogle County, IL Grundy County, IL Mchenry County, IL Kendall County, IL Kane County, IL Will County, IL Boone County, IL
Agency info
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Provides food pantry referrals online and by phone, and assists with the state funded food assistance program application at various locations. Manages food collection and distribution to area food pantries. Operates a Toll Free Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at 844-600-SNAP (7627) which allows clients to ask a question or apply by phone, request a paper application in the mail and in certain areas schedule a face-to-face appointment.