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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 24, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Illinois, we recommend that you visit the state's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal.
Food-Related Relief Programs
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Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Emergency SNAP Benefits
Emergency SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are nutrition benefits (formerly known as food stamps) to help individuals buy food that are available within five days of their application. These offerings were previously in … » more information -
Help Illinois Families: Financial Assistance for Essential Services
The state of Illinois has announced $275 million in emergency relief for households impacted by COVID-19. Eligible Illinois residents and families can apply to receive assistance with food, rent, utilities, temporary shelter, medicine, and other … » more information -
Student Lunches (Statewide)
In light of the school closings ordered to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, schools are providing free to-go meals to students. Students who qualify for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch can receive grab-and-go meals each day, with some … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Food Benefits
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) help people buy the food they need. In light of COVID-19, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services have announced that SNAP benefits … » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TANF provides temporary financial assistance for women who are pregnant and for families with one or more dependent children. This financial assistance can help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical expenses. TANF … » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Assistance
WIC is a food assistance program for women, infants, and young children. WIC provides checks to buy healthy foods, and also provides information about nutrition, health, and breastfeeding. The WIC Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides checks to … » more information -
Chicago: Emergency Food Coordination Center
In light of COVID-19, the City of Chicago has launched an Emergency Food Coordination Center at Malcolm X College, in partnership with The Salvation Army and the Greater Chicago Food Depository. 3-1-1 requests from residents who are homebound and … » more information
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