Need help buying groceries? SNAP application help coming to St. Charles Public Library

Having trouble paying the grocery bill? You may qualify for SNAP/food stamps (also called the Link card) to help you buy food for your family.

To see if you qualify, visit Northern Illinois Food Bank representatives from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the St. Charles Public Library.

Avoid long lines at the public aid office by submitting your application online with one-on-one assistance. All services are free and confidential and open to any documented resident of Illinois. Please allow 30-60 minutes per full application and have available proof of identification, residence, basic monthly income (from a job or social security), and basic expenses (like rent).

No appointment necessary. For more information visit www.solvehungertoday.org/get-help/snapfood-stamps or email snap@northernilfoodbank.org. Se habla español.

Please note: We are a charitable organization and are not affiliated with the Department of Human Services. We cannot resolve issues with existing SNAP/food stamp cases.

Northern Illinois Food Bank leads the northern Illinois community in solving hunger by providing nutritious meals to those in need through innovative programs and partnerships. Since 1983, food manufacturers, local groceries, corporations, foundations, and individuals have come together to donate food and funds, and evaluate and repack food for distribution to 800 community food pantries and feeding programs serving more than 71,000 hungry neighbors each week across 13 counties. That commitment provided 50 million meals to those in need in FY14. Learn more at www.SolveHungerToday.org or follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Northern Illinois Food Bank is a member of Feeding America.