Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is dedicated to alleviating food insecurity in Carol Stream, IL, by providing vital monthly benefits to low-income households, enabling them to purchase nutritious food. With benefits delivered through the Illinois Link Card, eligible participants can access a wide variety of food items essential for maintaining a healthy diet, except for hot meals. Designed with accessibility in mind, SNAP considers both yearly household income and family size to determine eligibility and benefit amounts. During these challenging times, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage all applicants to utilize our online and telephone services for a safe and efficient application process. Currently, all SNAP recipients will receive the maximum benefit amount to support them through these unprecedented circumstances, reinforcing our commitment to ensuring that no individual in our community goes hungry.