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Need help buying groceries? SNAP application help coming to St. Charles Public Library

Are you in need of food assistance? Not sure if you qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits?

Northern Illinois Food Bank will have representatives available from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16 in the Huntley Meeting Room at St. Charles Public Library to help members of the community fill out a confidential SNAP (food stamp) application and answer any questions about the benefit program. The event is free and open to the public.

To help complete the process, please bring the following items for EVERYONE in the household:           
Identification & Immigration Status –
Driver’s License, State ID, Alien Registration, Social Security Card, Passport or Birth Certificate

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Job Income – Pay stubs or tax forms from past month, if available

Other Income – Checking/Savings Statements, Child Support, Unemployment, SSI, Veterans Benefits, Pension, Retirement

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Residency – Rental or mortgage agreement with your address, Utility Bills (gas, electric, water, garbage)

Seniors 60+, Blind, and/or Disabled Only – Know the total amount of your out-of-pocket medical expenses, including copays/premiums, medications, doctor visits, etc.

Food Bank representatives will also have information about the nearest food pantries and feeding programs. No appointments are needed, and application assistance will be available in English and Spanish. For more information contact Hollie Baker-Lutz, SNAP Outreach Manager at Northern Illinois Food Bank, at hbaker-lutz@northernilfoodbank.org or at 630-443-6910 ext. 128.

Northern Illinois Food Bank leads the northern Illinois community in solving hunger by providing nutritious meals to those in need through innovative programs and partnerships. To learn more, log onto www.SolveHungerToday.org

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