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FNS Contacts

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Program Name
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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State SNAP Information
State Applications
State EBT Information
Additional Information
Replacement of Stolen Benefits

Contact your state agency to report stolen SNAP benefits.

Households have 12 months after the state has started their plan (July 3, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 30 calendar days of discovering theft. Submit claims by mail, online, phone, or in-person at local offices. The state has 10 calendar days to validate the claim.

Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 10 calendar days after the claim approval date. You must replace your card.

FNS Programs Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Online Retailers
FNS Regional Office Contact Information
Midwest Regional Office (MWRO)
77 West Jackson Blvd
20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
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Phone 312-353-6664
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Department Bureau of Family Nutrition
Address

815-823 E. Monroe
Springfield, IL 62701
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 217-782-2166 (phone)
Phone 217-524-3354 (phone)
Phone 217-782-2166 (voc)
fax 217-785-5247 (fax)
Phone 1-800-323-4769 (toll-free)
Website
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30513
Program Contacts
Stephanie Bess
Director
Check Icon Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Email Icon Stephanie.Bess@Illinois.gov
Melanie Kluzek
Program Administrator
Check Icon Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Check Icon Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Check Icon Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Phone Icon 217-720-9111
Email Icon Melanie.M.Kluzek@illinois.gov
FNS Programs Commodity Supplemental Food ProgramFarmers Market Nutrition ProgramSeniors Farmers Market Nutrition ProgramSpecial Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Midwest Regional Office (MWRO)
77 West Jackson Blvd
20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
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Phone 312-353-6664
Agency staff should use this form to request changes to the information displayed.
Department Bureau of Basic Support
Address

823 E. Monroe St.
Springfield, IL 62701
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 217-622-2683 (phone)
Program Contacts
Tal Vanek
Food Assistance Program Manager
Check Icon The Emergency Food Assistance Program
Email Icon tallett.vanek@illinois.gov
FNS Programs The Emergency Food Assistance Program
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Midwest Regional Office (MWRO)
77 West Jackson Blvd
20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
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Phone 312-353-6664
Agency staff should use this form to request changes to the information displayed.
Department Nutrition Department
Address

100 N. First St.
Springfield, IL 62777
United States

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General Contact Information
Phone 217-782-2491 (phone)
Website
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Nutrition-and-Wellness.aspx
Program Contacts
Mark Haller
Director
Email Icon mhaller@isbe.net
Additional Information

If you need proof of enrollment or an eligibility letter for the National School Lunch Program, please contact your child’s school district directly.

FNS Programs Summer Food Service ProgramUSDA Foods in SchoolsNational School Lunch ProgramSpecial Milk ProgramSchool Breakfast ProgramFresh Fruit and Vegetable ProgramThe Patrick Leahy Farm to School ProgramChild and Adult Care Food Program
FNS Regional Office Contact Information Midwest Regional Office (MWRO)
77 West Jackson Blvd
20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
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Phone 312-353-6664
Agency staff should use this form to request changes to the information displayed.
Page updated: June 14, 2023