Illinois Snap EBT
Welcome to SNAP EBT information page for the state of Illinois.
Illinois SNAP (previously Illinois Food Stamps) provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families in Illinois so they can purchase the food they need for a nutritionally appropriate diet.
The “Illinois Link Card,” an electronic card accepted at most grocery stores displaying the “Illinois Link” sign, is used to receive benefits. There is no ATM withdrawal option for SNAP benefits.
The key deciding factors for eligibility are your household size and income. While anybody may apply for SNAP, senior SSI beneficiaries and single moms are more likely to be approved than other applicants.
List of Online Retailers
Below is a list of SNAP EBT retailers for the state of Illinois:
- ALDI
- Amazon
- Costco
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Family Dollar
- Food 4 Less (Kroger)
- Go-Puff
- Gordon Food Services
- Harvest Natural Market
- Kroger
- Leever’s Save A Lot
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Target
- The Fresh Market
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Alpine Mobil
- Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Market
- Billy Doe Meats
- Capri IGA
- County Market (Niemann Foods)
- Dave’s Supermarket
- Dierberg’s Markets, Inc.
- Fairplay Foods
- Finding Justice A Flower and Vegetable Garden
- HyVee
- Jewel Osco
- Local Market
- Mariano’s
- Meijer
- Metropolis Big John Grocery
- Otter Oaks Farm
- Ruler Foods
- Save a Lot
- Schnuck’s Market
- Supermercados El Guero
- Tony’s Fresh Market
- Top Box Foods
Issuance Schedule for Illinois EBT Snap
Beginning October 23, 2017, benefits are made available for new households between the 1st and the 10th based on the month previously set by the last digit of the Head of Household Individual ID number.
Older cases keep their previous availability dates on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 17th, and 20th.
Households may obtain information about eligibility and benefit availability by:
- Calling the DHS Help Line at 1-800-843-6154
- Checking the LINK account at 1-800-678-LINK (5465)
- Visiting the following link: www.LINK.Illinois.gov.
Picture of Snap EBT Card
Wondering what snap card looks like. Below is a sample picture.
This state EBT program is also known by these names:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Illinois Link Card
Contact Information
Illinois Snap Website
The website is http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30357
Illinois Snap Phone Number
The phone number is +800-843-6154
Illinois Local Office Location
Click Here to view office locations.
EBT Website
The website is http://www.link.illinois.gov/
Illinois EBT Phone Number
The phone number is +800-678-5465
Frequently Asked Questions
In Illinois, how long does it take to receive SNAP benefits?
The Department of Human Services (DHS) will contact you by phone or in writing within 1 to 14 days of receiving your application to schedule your “benefits interview.” Both in-person and telephone interviews are available.
Does Illinois provide food stamps for emergencies?
Depending on the circumstances, emergency SNAP may be available in 5 days or less of the application date. Only individuals with less than $100 in cash and/or bank accounts are eligible for emergency SNAP.
How does SNAP work in Illinois?
Visit the website of the authorized store and follow the on-screen instructions to use your SNAP benefits online. To confirm your eligibility, you may need to register and add your SNAP EBT card and zip code. During checkout, there are additional options to add an EBT card.