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Benefits Access Network

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Get Help Applying for SNAP/Link, Medicaid and Other Benefits

The Benefits Access Network is working to connect our neighbors with food and medical benefits like SNAP (Link) and Medicaid. Find out if you qualify. Assistance is free.

Need help accessing food and medical benefits? Reach out for a short, free, confidential interview. Simply fill out a short form and your nearest partner will get back to you.

View our map to find your nearest Benefits Access Network partner. Spanish, Russian and Arabic speakers available at some locations.

How the Benefits Access Network Helps You and Your Family

Benefits Access Network partners can help:

  • Determine eligibility for food benefits (SNAP/Link Card) and/or health insurance (Medicaid)
  • Provide application support for first-time applicants
  • Recertify expiring food or health benefits
  • Refer you to resources on WIC, LIHEAP and EITC

Your health shouldn’t be on hold. Our partners can help you avoid delays so you and your family can receive benefits now.

Assistance is discreet. Our partners will help ensure you receive your eligible benefits confidentially and without burden.

You do not need a permanent address to apply for SNAP or Medicaid. Our partners will help ensure you receive your eligible benefits, regardless of your situation.

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Contact any of these local partners for free assistance

Starred locations have some multilingual support available.

Chicago

Austin neighborhood

  • Bethel New Life | 1140 N. Lamon Ave., Chicago, IL 60651 | 773-887-3630 | Walk-ins accepted | Spanish speaker available
  • Circle Urban Ministries | 118 N. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60644 | 773-921-1446 | By appointment only
  • Hope Community Church | 5900 W. Iowa St. | Chicago, IL 60651 | 312-208-5578 | By appointment only

Belmont Cragin neighborhood

  • Iglesia Evangelica Emanuel | 5016 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago IL 60639 | 773-899-2465 | By appointment only | Spanish speaker available

Englewood neighborhood

  • All Things Through Christ Outreach Ministries | 6600 S. Hermitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60636 | 708-654-7826  | By appointment only
  • Family Focus Englewood | 6727 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60636 | 312-420-4763 | By appointment only | Spanish speaker available
  • Imagine Englewood If... | 6402 S. Honoree St., Chicago, IL 60636 | 773-498-3948 | By appointment only
  • Teamwork Englewood | 815 W. 63rd St., 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60621 | 773-488-6600 | Walk-ins accepted | Spanish speaker available

East Garfield Park neighborhood

  • Breakthrough Urban Ministries | 3334 W. Carroll Ave., Chicago, IL  60624 | 872-444-8262 | By appointment only | Spanish speaker available

Fuller Park neighborhood

  • Firman Community Services | 144 West 47th St. | Chicago, IL 60609 | 773-373-3400 | Walk-ins accepted | Russian and Arabic speaker available
  • New Eclipse Community Alliance | 715 W. 51st St., Chicago, IL 60609 | 773-538-4957 | By appointment only | Spanish speaker available

Lawndale neighborhood

  • Chicago CRED | 424 N. Oakley Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612 | 773-617-3828 | By appointment only
  • Family Focus Lawndale | 3517 W. Arthington St., Chicago, IL 60624 | 773-722-5057 | By appointment only
  • I AM ABLE Center for Family, Inc. | 3410 W. Roosevelt, Chicago, IL 60624 | 773-256-8642 | Walk-ins accepted

Uptown neighborhood

  • EZRA Multi-Service Center | 909 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL 60640 | 773-275-0866 | By appointment only | Russian speaker available

Chicagoland Suburbs

Chicago Heights

  • Respond Now | 1439 Emerald Ave., Chicago Heights, IL 60411 | 708-875-5192 | Walk-ins accepted | Spanish speaker available

Mount Prospect

  • Northwest Compass, Inc. | 1300 W Northwest Hwy., Mt Prospect, IL 60056 | 847-305-2764 | Walk-ins accepted | Spanish speaker available

Oak Park

  • Beyond Hunger | 848 Lake St., Oak Park, IL  60301 | 708-386-1324 ext. 1106 | By appointment only on Monday and Friday; Walk-ins accepted on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday | Spanish speaker available

Hoffman Estates

  • Schaumburg Township | 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 | 847-884-0030 | By appointment only | Spanish speaker available

Tinley Park

  • Together We Cope | 17010 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477 | 708-633-5040 | By appointment only | Arabic speaker available

This project has been funded at least in part with Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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Request a Call from a Benefits Access Network Partner

Need help accessing food and medical benefits? Reach out for a short, free, confidential interview. Simply fill out a short form and your nearest partner will get back to you.