Nutritious Food in a SNAP

We provide benefits assistance for food and more. Our Benefits Outreach team helps people in Cook County access the food they need. Whether you’re looking for eligibility information, applying, or recertifying for benefits, we can help every step of the way.

We help families afford nutritious food.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program) helps millions of individuals and families in the United States afford food. We help connect eligible Cook County individuals and families with SNAP benefits and Medicaid.

Get Help with Your Benefits

Benefits Assistance

Need help applying for SNAP benefits?

Call us at 773-843-5416 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Our Benefits Outreach team can assist you with a short, free, confidential interview. We’ll help you through every step of the process, from determining your eligibility to applying or recertification.

Need assistance with Medicaid benefits?

To address the broader needs that contribute to food insecurity, we have expanded our benefits outreach. We can also assist individuals applying for Medicaid benefits. Contact us at 773-843-5416 for more information.

Thanks to National Council on Aging for their partnership in our outreach to older adults.