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FOOD STAMP APPLICATIONS
(SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
WHAT IS SNAP?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income people and families with food purchases. Benefits are provided on the Link Card - an electronic card that is accepted at most grocery stores. The program is managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Department of Human Services (DHS) administers the program in Illinois.
Households must fill out an application form to apply for benefits, and then meet with program administrators to complete the process. The DuPage office is in Glen Ellyn. The pantry encourages households to take advantage of this food stamp program to supplement their food needs. Volunteers at Loaves & Fishes are available to help clients file their application. (We do not issue any food stamps.) The application can be submitted online or in writing.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Generally, households eligible for SNAP benefits:
• meet income qualifications, which are the same as Loaves & Fishes income eligibility guidelines, and
• have US citizenship, or have Legal Permanent Resident status for at least 5 years.
The amount of the monthly SNAP benefit is determined by DHS, and depends on the number of people in the
household, as well as other considerations.
WHEN IS THE PROGRAM AVAILABLE?
Loaves & Fishes volunteers are generally available to assist with SNAP applications during food distribution
hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Appointments are encouraged.
WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD THEY BRING?
Documentation is not required for the application. However, applicants are encouraged to bring a photo ID,
a rent or mortgage statement, and all income documents for the past 30 days (for all members of the household)
to start your online application.
Please provide your name, address, and contact information when requesting an appointment. A SNAP brochure is available at the pantry for clients who are requesting further information.
SIGNING UP
Eligible families can request an appointment for SNAP assistance by contacting Loaves & Fishes:
Phone: 630-355-3663
Email: programs@loaves-fishes.org
(SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
WHAT IS SNAP?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income people and families with food purchases. Benefits are provided on the Link Card - an electronic card that is accepted at most grocery stores. The program is managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Department of Human Services (DHS) administers the program in Illinois.
Households must fill out an application form to apply for benefits, and then meet with program administrators to complete the process. The DuPage office is in Glen Ellyn. The pantry encourages households to take advantage of this food stamp program to supplement their food needs. Volunteers at Loaves & Fishes are available to help clients file their application. (We do not issue any food stamps.) The application can be submitted online or in writing.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Generally, households eligible for SNAP benefits:
• meet income qualifications, which are the same as Loaves & Fishes income eligibility guidelines, and
• have US citizenship, or have Legal Permanent Resident status for at least 5 years.
The amount of the monthly SNAP benefit is determined by DHS, and depends on the number of people in the
household, as well as other considerations.
WHEN IS THE PROGRAM AVAILABLE?
Loaves & Fishes volunteers are generally available to assist with SNAP applications during food distribution
hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Appointments are encouraged.
WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD THEY BRING?
Documentation is not required for the application. However, applicants are encouraged to bring a photo ID,
a rent or mortgage statement, and all income documents for the past 30 days (for all members of the household)
to start your online application.
Please provide your name, address, and contact information when requesting an appointment. A SNAP brochure is available at the pantry for clients who are requesting further information.
SIGNING UP
Eligible families can request an appointment for SNAP assistance by contacting Loaves & Fishes:
Phone: 630-355-3663
Email: programs@loaves-fishes.org