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Help with SNAP/Link (Food Stamps) and Medicaid Applications - Greater Chicago Food Depository - Main Office

4100 West Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL 60632

SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid eligibility are determined during GCFD's screening process. SNAP and WIC are open to those who meet income and residency requirements. For SNAP, households without disabled or elderly persons (age 60 or older) must have a maximum monthly income between 130% to 165% FPL. Households with disabled or elderly persons must have a maximum monthly income of 200% FPL, with additional consideration for household size, population, and expenses. Emergency SNAP benefits have additional income eligibility requirements. For Medicaid eligibility, generally, adults with income up to 138% of the federal poverty level are eligible for Medicaid. Children and pregnant women have higher income limits.For WIC, household income must be at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. Families already participating in Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF are automatically eligible.
Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm In-person assistance is available by appointment only. Please call ahead. The hours for in-person assistance are Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00am to 6:00pm, and Saturday, 9:00am to 1:00pm.

English, Spanish

To schedule an in-person appointment for SNAP/Medicaid application assistance, please visit: https://outlook.office.com/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled

Free

Cook County, IL

Description

GCFD helps individuals and families complete and submit their SNAP/Link (food stamps) and Medicaid applications. This program offers guidance on eligibility, assists with gathering documents, and explains the application process to ensure access to food and medical assistance. GCFD has a language line to support neighbors who speak languages other than English and Spanish.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/10/2025

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Greater Chicago Food Depository

Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) is Chicago's food bank, a nonprofit organization working to end hunger in Cook County by distributing food and groceries to those in need through a network of partner pantries, soup kitchens, and other organizations. Greater Chicago Food Depository also tackles the root causes of hunger by advocating for policies that reduce poverty and systemic inequalities, and by offering nutrition education. For a Spanish-language version of the GCFD website, please visit: bancodealimentoschicago.org

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