Grocery Assistance
If you need assistance with groceries, you may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This is a federal program administered by the State of Illinois. While the city plays a limited role in its implementation, we are happy to help connect you with social services agencies that can best help you navigate the program and answer any questions. Additionally, you may be interested in connecting with one or more of our local food pantries.
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Grocery Assistance
If you are in need of grocery assistance, there are multiple resources that may be of help to you including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and local food pantries. If you are eligible for SNAP, the benefits will be deposited onto your Electronic Benefit Transfer card every month. This card functions like a debit card and can be used to purchase groceries at nearly all establishments that sell groceries, including many farmers markets. If you are concerned about a grocery establishment or farmer’s market not accepting SNAP, or need additional assistance, please email us at info@aldermanmartin.com.
Steps
Apply for SNAP benefits or check your application status here.
If you need assistance in applying for SNAP benefits, please contact the Greater Food Depository hotline at 773.843.5416.
Additional resources
For a list of items that can be purchased with SNAP benefits
Common Pantry: 3744 N Damen Ave — 773.327.0553
The Friendship Center: 2711 W Lawrence Ave — 773.907.6388
Lakeview Pantry: 3945 N Sheridan Rd — 773.525.1777
Ravenswood Community Services: 4550 N Hermitage Ave — 773.769.0282
Have a suggestion about how to improve services?
We always welcome suggestions on how to improve city services, so we can pass the feedback along to the Department and the Mayor’s office. Please send feedback and suggestions to info@aldermanmartin.com. It’s important to know that our city budget plays a significant role in determining the quality and timeliness of service that departments can provide. You can sign up for updates about the budget process and our town halls here.