Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP (ten/01/2020)

What is the purpose of the Supplemental Nutrition Help Program (SNAP)?

Illinois Link CardThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) helps low-income people and families purchase the food they need for practiced health.

Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card - an electronic card that is accepted at well-nigh grocery stores. The program is managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United states Department of Agriculture. The Department of Homo Services administers the program in Illinois.

Who can receive these services?

Most households with depression income tin can become SNAP benefits. The rules are complex, so all of the details are not hither. The nigh important factors which determine the amount of, and eligibility for, SNAP benefits are:

  • income and expenses;
  • the number of persons who live and eat together

Use the SNAP Eligibility Calculator to give an estimate of possible benefits.  This is only an estimate.

Your application must exist reviewed by IDHS staff at the Family Customs Resource Center.  If you use for benefits and are eligible, you lot will receive a notice of your eligibility.

Income

A household might be eligible to receive SNAP benefits if their monthly gross income does non exceed the gross income limits shown below.

  • SNAP Plan Income and Benefit Amounts (English Version) - DHS 124
  • SNAP Program Income and Benefit Amounts (Castilian Version) - DHS 124S

Households without Disabled or Elderly Persons (age lx or over) Maximum Monthly Income Commanded

Household Size 1 two 3 4 5 half-dozen 7 viii 9 ten
Gross Monthly Income Limit (165% FPL) $one,755 $2,371 $2,987 $3,603 $four,219 $4,835 $five,451 $6,067 $6,683 $7,299

For household with more than 10 persons, add $616 for each boosted person.  (Updated 10/i/2020)

Age 60 & Over or Disabled Households Maximum Monthly Income Allowable

Household Size one 2 3 4 5 vi 7 eight ix 10
Gross Monthly Income Limit (For those Age lx or older OR Disabled)
(200% FPL)		 $2,127 $ii,873 $three,620 $4,367 $5,113 $5,860 $six,607 $7,353 $8,100 $8,847

For each elderly and disabled household with more than 10 persons, add together $747 for each boosted person. (Updated 10/1/2020)

Who can't receive SNAP Benefits?

Federal rules say some people can't get SNAP benefits regardless of the amount of their income.  For case, most boarders, certain non-citizens, most strikers, and people who live in certain institutions.

How much does someone become each month?

The monthly SNAP Benefit corporeality depends on the number of people in the "SNAP unit" and the monthly income available to come across needs after the caseworker subtracts the allowable deductions (such as hire and utilities) from gross income. The nautical chart below shows the highest monthly do good by household size. Depending on income, this amount could be less.

  • SNAP Plan Income and Benefit Amounts (English language Version) - DHS 124
  • SNAP Program Income and Benefit Amounts (Spanish Version) - DHS 124S

Are there more rules?

Aye. Here are another rules to consider.

  • We look people who tin can work to endeavour and practise so.
  • We may ask for proof of certain information.
  • Changes in a person's situation must be reported.
  • Eligibility is reviewed from time to time.

How are the services provided?

Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Carte du jour - an electronic card that is accepted at most grocery stores. The program is managed past the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the Us Department of Agronomics. The Section of Human being Services administers the program in Illinois.

What services are offered?

SNAP benefits can exist used to purchase:

  • whatever nutrient or food product for human consumption,
  • seeds and plants for use in home gardens to produce food.

SNAP benefits cannot exist used to purchase:

  • Hot foods ready to eat,
  • Nutrient intended to be heated in the shop,
  • Lunch counter items or foods to be eaten in the store,
  • Vitamins or medicines,
  • Pet foods,
  • Any nonfood items (except seeds and plants),
  • Alcoholic beverages,
  • Tobacco
  • Menstrual products and diapers. The USDA does not currently have a waiver for states to allow customers to purchase menstrual products or diapers with SNAP/WIC benefits.

* Services that you may participate in:

  • EarnFare - gain valuable work experience
  • SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement - obtain employer-provided training
  • TANF Chore Placement - help in addressing barriers to employment
  • Child Intendance
  • Housing
  • Pregnancy & Parenting
  • Violence & Abuse Prevention

How to utilise?

See Apply for SNAP, Cash, or Medical Assistance to acquire how to utilise.

Emergency Benefits

Emergency SNAP Benefits are benefits that are ready in 5 days or less from the date y'all use.

Report a Modify of Data

If y'all receive SNAP benefits, see the Change of Data: Address, Income or Assets page for instructions on what changes to report and how to report.

Publications

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan (SNAP) Spanish - DHS 124DS
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assist Program (SNAP) - DHS 124D

More Information & Resources

  • SNAP Eligibility Reckoner
  • SNAP Discrimination Observe
  • Become an Illinois Link Provider and accept SNAP at your business.
  • The U.S. Section of Agronomics provides several resources to assistance people swallow healthy meals on a depression budget including:
    • 10-Tips Nutrition Serial
    • ChooseMyPlate.gov
    • Plan, Compare and Prepare
  • The USDA Recipe Box helps people observe healthy depression cost recipes and create cookbooks and shopping lists.

Other Programs

  • SNAP customers may qualify for help to aid pay for installation of telephone service and monthly charges for local phone service through the Lifeline and Link-Upward Telephone Help Programs.