SNAP
SNAP food assistance in Illinois, run by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
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Eligibility Requirements
Check if your household may qualify
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Benefit Estimate Limited
Estimate your monthly benefit
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Apply for SNAP
Ways to apply, documents and interview
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Payment Schedule
When benefits are added to your card
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Contact Office
Phone and official website
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EBT Help
Balance, lost card and PIN help
Monthly Gross Income Limits
FY2027 (Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027) · 165% of the federal poverty level (state broad-based eligibility)
- 1 person
- $2,195
- 2 people
- $2,976
- 3 people
- $3,757
- 4 people
- $4,538
- 5 people
- $5,319
- 6 people
- $6,100
- 7 people
- $6,881
- 8 people
- $7,662
Households with a member 60+ or disabled may have different limits. Other rules also apply.
Contact Office
Information checked Oct 31, 2026. Always confirm details with your state agency.