SNAP Application Assistance

Arab-American Family Services (AAFS) helps individuals and families complete applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps". The SNAP program helps eligible households afford the cost of nutritious foods at supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmer's markets. Program participants receive monthly electronic benefits transfers (EBT) which can be used to purchase food at participating retailers."

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

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211 Metro Chicago

Location

7000 West 111th Street , Worth, IL 60482

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;

Application process

Appointment Required;-- Household gross income can not exceed 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) per month. A decision on eligibility will be made within 30 days. If determined eligible, SNAP benefits will be issued from the date the application is filed. Some households may be eligible to receive immediate benefits.

Languages

English

Arabic

Spanish

Service area

Cook county, IL

Agency info

Arab-American Family Services

Arab-American Family Services (AAFS) is a non-political, non-religious organization that focuses on building respect and understanding between Arab-Americans and the mainstream-American culture. AAFS provides services to over 30 communities in the South Suburban Chicagoland area. Listed programs focus on the areas of safety net case management, as well as domestic violence prevention and intervention, elderly and disability assistance, cultural diversity training, mental health assistance, immigration services, community health and education programs, and youth programs.