How to Apply for Food Stamps in Springfield, Illinois
Food stamps help many residents of Springfield, Illinois, purchase the food they need to feed their families. Many families qualify for food stamps, even if some members have jobs; a family of four can earn up to $2,389 gross income per month and still qualify for some assistance. If any family members are disabled, they can earn even more. The amount you can receive depends on your household size and income; a family of four can receive up to $668 per month in food stamps.
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Instructions
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Download an application for food stamps from the Illinois Department of Human Services website. You can download an application in Spanish if you prefer that to English. Links are provided in the Resources section.
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Pick up an application at the Family Community Resource Center, 100 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Springfield, if you prefer. Telephone the office at 217-782-0400 if you need more information about how to apply.
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Apply online if you prefer to do so. (See link in Resources section.)
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Fill out the application as completely as you can. If you do not know all the information requested, you may leave some parts blank, but you must include your name, address and signature. Staff at the Family Community Resource Center will assist you with completing the application if you need help.
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Provide proof of your identity (such as a driver's license), where you live and the Social Security numbers for all the people listed on your application. You may be asked to provide other documents as well. Turn in these documents along with your application. If any other documents are needed, you will be asked to bring them with you to an interview at the Family Community Resource Center.
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Attend an interview at the Family Community Resource Center when requested. If you cannot go to the Family Community Resource Center for some reason, ask for a telephone interview instead. During the interview, a staff person will review your application and the documentation you provided. She will let you know how much assistance you will receive and when you will begin receiving it.
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