Important Update on SNAP Benefits

Following a court order on Nov. 3, the federal government will fund only half of SNAP benefits in November. The federal government’s decision to fund reduced benefits will make it significantly more complicated for states to issue the funds, which will delay November SNAP benefits to households by days or weeks.

Benefits left on cards from previous months can still be used, but new benefits will be less than in prior months and will be delayed by the federal government.

IDHS is exploring how payments will work in Illinois and will keep customers updated on this evolving situation.

SNAP information and food resources are available here: snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov

There are additional resources at Find Food Illinois.