Disaster Food Stamp Program of Illinois
According to the Illinois Legal Aid website, residents may apply for disaster food stamps after a natural disaster such as a tornado or flood. Replacement food is also available to food stamp recipients who have lost their stored food due to a disaster-related incident. If a disaster has not occurred, the Illinois' department of Human Resources may provide expedited food stamps to extremely low-income applicants in need of emergency help.
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Disaster Food Stamps
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Unlike the Illinois Department of Human Services' food assistance program for low-income individuals, disaster food stamps are distributed by the federal government once the state files for disaster assistance. Any household, regardless of income or food stamp eligibility in the past, may apply for disaster food stamps. Distribution of the stamps begins once local grocery stores re-open in the recipient's area.
Replacement Food Stamps
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If you are already receiving food stamps through the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and your existing stored food was destroyed in a disaster, you may apply for replacement food stamps. To obtain replacement stamps, contact your local caseworker or local Department of Human Services, or DHS office.
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Replacement EBT Cards
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If you have lost your SNAP electronic benefits card, or Link Card due to a disaster, you must replace your card in order to continue receiving food assistance. You can report your Link Card lost or stolen after a disaster at the Illinois Link Card website.
Expedited Food Stamps
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Also known as emergency SNAP benefits, expedited food stamps provide food assistance in non disaster-related emergencies. If eligible, a household can receive a pre-loaded EBT debit card within five to seven days of application. Recipients must have a monthly income of less than $150 and no more than $100 in resources, or have a rent or mortgage payment and utility bill that are greater than the income coming in for the month. To apply, contact your local DHS office.
Migrant Workers and Expedited Food Stamps
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Expedited food stamps are available for non U.S.-citizen migrant workers in extreme circumstances, according to the Illinois Legal Aid website. For a household to qualify, the total assets and incoming monthly income must be less than $100. Immigrants may also apply if they have more than 40 quarters of work in the U.S. or if they have been granted federal asylum.
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