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Food stamps or SNAP benefits basics Guide
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, helps people with low income pay for food. Anyone who meets the program requirements can get SNAP benefits. The money comes from the federal government, but in Illinois, the SNAP program is run by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). Every month, SNAP benefits are automatically put on a Link card. A Link card can be used to buy food at approved locations.
Learn more about SNAP.
Last full review by a subject matter expert
November 10, 2025
Last revised by staff
November 19, 2025
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