Food Costs Are Rising
You can get an average of $162 per month in grocery money!
Are rising costs taking a bite out of your budget? Getting help with groceries can be a relief. That’s why we’re making it easier than ever for adults over 50 to boost their grocery budget.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP — formerly known as food stamps — already helps thousands of Illinoisans. But many more may be eligible based on their income and expenses.
After enrolling, you will receive a card that works just like a debit card to purchase food at grocery stores and other approved locations. The card is automatically loaded with your benefit every month.
How Does SNAP Work?
How do I use SNAP benefits?
Once enrolled, you’ll receive a convenient Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card that looks and works like a debit or credit card but is loaded with your benefits each month. No one can tell you’re using SNAP when making a purchase
Do I need to have children in my home to qualify?
SNAP is not just for families with children. Any adult, of any age, who meets the eligibility requirements can receive SNAP.
What if others need SNAP assistance more than me?
As an entitlement program, like Social Security or Medicare, enrolling in SNAP will not deny benefits to others who are eligible.
How much grocery money will I get?
If you are eligible, your benefit amount will be based on your income and expenses. Thousands of older adults in Illinois receive an average of $162 in SNAP benefits each month.
What can I buy with SNAP?
You can use your EBT card at thousands of grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and other approved locations to buy approved groceries, seeds, and plants that will produce food.
Call To Find Out If You Qualify
Learning if you qualify is easy — we’ll walk you through it. We’ll connect you with AgeSmart, a community organization in Swansea that can explain your options and give you free assistance signing up for this money-saving benefit. Call between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. today to schedule an appointment to speak with a specialist.
618-222-2561